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The Commencement<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Old Morrison Lawn, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prelude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Processional<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pomp and Circumstance March, Op. 39, No. 1
Sir Edward Elgar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marshals
Graduating Class
Robert Barr Society
Faculty
Board of Trustees and Board of Regents
Platform Party
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening of Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JJ Wallace
Professor of Health and Exercise Science and Presiding Faculty Officer 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Anthem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Micah Bullock, Stella Dunnigan, and Ella Petrey 
Class of 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invocation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Harcourt Watts
Director of Religious Life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome and Introduction of Platform Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Andrew McMichael
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Address<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kate Polson
Class of 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conferring of Degrees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brien Lewis
President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Sharon Brown Professor of Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christi Hayne Professor of Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greg Partain Professor of Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiffany Wheeler Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to New Alumni<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jenifer Haney Payne ’88
President, Transylvania Alumni Board<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charge to graduates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brien Lewis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHail, Transylvania!\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alexis T. Lwoff, music; W.C. McCallum, Class of 1909, lyrics
Transylvania Choir Seniors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing remarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Andrew McMichael<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recessional<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fanfare for New Beginnings 
Ben Hawkins
Professor Emeritus of Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pomp and Circumstance March, Op. 39, No. 4 
Sir Edward Elgar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Alumni Welcome Reception will immediately follow the ceremony in Alumni Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A first-aid station can be found in the Cowgill Center
near the entrance to Old Morrison Circle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academic Regalia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today we celebrate in traditional style the commencement exercises of Transylvania University, founded in 1780. Because the components of academic regalia are integral to the pageantry of the occasion, a brief description follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gown<\/strong>, or cappa clausa, evolved from a loose, closed cape with a hood that was worn as ordinary dress by all people. It was adopted in the 13th century as a feature of formal academic attire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cap<\/strong> developed from the pileus in the early Middle Ages and from 15th century lay fashions. The two major styles worn today are the loose bonnet, which originated from a 1449 lay fashion in France, and the square cap or mortarboard, which was introduced at the University of Paris in 1520.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colors<\/strong> of the gown and hood became significant when the faculties and colleges within universities assumed importance during the guild movements of the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The lining of the hood denotes the colors of the institution from which the degree was received. The gown for the doctor\u2019s degree adds three velvet bars and wide velvet edging around the neck and down both sides of the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Transylvania, candidates for the bachelor\u2019s degree wear caps with crimson tassels instead of the usual black. The cords worn by students indicate membership in academic honorary societies or participation in university organizations. Members of the Board of Trustees wear doctoral gowns and Transylvania hoods with crimson linings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference: <\/em>Academical Dress in Europe, Oxford University Press, 1963.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania University Mace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The presiding faculty officer carries the university mace while leading the commencement procession. Traditionally, a mace signifies the presence of official authority. Transylvania\u2019s mace represents the sovereignty, peaceful leadership and independence of the university, and its power to transform the lives of its students and thereby the world around us. The mace is carved from woods native to Kentucky and the Transylvania campus. It is topped with the university seal, which was created in 1909 and bears the motto \u201cIn Lumine illo Tradimus Lumen,\u201d or \u201cIn that light, we pass on the light.\u201d The presence of the mace at today\u2019s commencement signifies that this important ceremony has officially been sanctioned by the faculty, president and Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Holleian Honor Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Holleian Honor Society, named after Horace Holley, Transylvania president from 1818-27,
recognizes students for superior achievement in liberal arts studies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alice Sullivan Beatty
Cole Davis Bennett
Kole Walden Brannock
Benjamin Joseph Breitenstein
Simon Layne Bullmer
Sarah Joelee Campbell
Samantha Caroline Farr
Sean Thomas Gannon
Samuel David Garvin
Maria LaRae Hayes
Allie Rae Hinchman
Dylan Joseph Howell
Emily Elizabeth Jackson
Erin Grace Kendall
Kaycee Danielle Moore
Lucas Xavier Orton
Elizabeth Frances Perkins
Owen Parker Schmidt
Samuel Frederick Schultz
Madelaine Elizabeth Stringfield
Skye Struwig
Emma James Swallows
Ellison Marie Thornsbury
Molly Elizabeth Uphoff
Katherine Elizabeth Woolcott<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graduation Honors
<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students who receive graduation honors based on cumulative GPA have their honor designated in the commencement program with the honor listed beneath their name. Graduation honors include the following academic honors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em>
\u201cWith Highest Honor\u201d grade point average of 3.9 or higher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em>
\u201cWith Great Honor\u201d grade point average of 3.7 to 3.899<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cum Laude<\/em>
\u201cWith Honor\u201d grade point average of 3.5 to 3.699<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who receive program honors have met the eligibility requirements set by the program of their major of study. They are recognized with a medallion of the university seal on a crimson ribbon, and the honor is listed beneath their name in the commencement program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lapel pin featuring the Transylvania seal worn by graduates reflects their Senior Challenge program participation. Senior Challenge is a fundraising project begun by the Class of 1990, demonstrating our students\u2019 institutional pride and willingness to leave their legacy on campus. Class of 2026 participants are supporting the academic or athletic program, scholarship or initiative of their choice. All Senior Challenge gifts impact the Pioneers of today and tomorrow, and Transylvania greatly appreciates the generosity shown by these members of the senior class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sommer Michael Abrahim<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Theater Design and Technology
Digital Arts and Media minor
Honors in Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Steven Adams<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
International Affairs: Diplomacy Track
Honors in International Affairs
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph Caleb Adams<\/strong>
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Physics minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Jolee Adkins<\/strong>
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Biology
Health and Exercise Science minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanessa Alejandra Alonso<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel William Archer<\/strong>
San Diego, California
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allyson Taylor Arnett<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
English
Anthropology minor
Education for Secondary Certification minor
Honors in English
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Elizabeth Axon<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Studio Art minor
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph Edward Baker<\/strong>
Stafford, Virginia
Elementary Education
Honors in Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ta’Nya Renee Barbee<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Nicklaus Barnes<\/strong>
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alice Sullivan Beatty<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Literary Translation
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Spanish
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kennedy Elizabeth Beatty<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Public Health minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braden Charles Becker<\/strong>
Edgewood, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jakob Andrew Bender<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cole Davis Bennett<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology
Philosophy minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whittaker Antrim Berger<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Philosophy minor
Honors in Neuroscience
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson Louis Bickett<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Art History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Thomas Bill<\/strong>
Cincinnati, Ohio
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Chemistry minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatou Bojang<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Medical Humanities minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Marie Bonham<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucas Cameron Bosch<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ernest Jakobe Bowen<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gracie Claire Bowling<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kole Walden Brannock<\/strong>
Georgetown, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benjamin Joseph Breitenstein<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Music Performance
Music Technology
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Honors in Music
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayce Michaela Brothers<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Louise ZiQiao Brown<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology
Biology minor
Honors in Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jayce McKenna Browning<\/strong>
Stanton, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Paul Buchert<\/strong>
Cincinnati, Ohio
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John William Buckle<\/strong>
Hyden, Kentucky
History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon Layne Bullmer<\/strong>
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Classics
History
Honors in Classics
Honors in History
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micah Wayne Bullock<\/strong>
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Music Performance
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Music
Honors in Spanish
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madelynne Rose Burt<\/strong>
Charleston, South Carolina
Political Science
Creative Writing minor
Honors in Political Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connor Louis Calhoun<\/strong>
Ashland, Kentucky
Business Administration
Health and Exercise Science minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Paige Campbell<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Management Track
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Joelee Campbell<\/strong>
Hazard, Kentucky
Chemistry: Biochemistry Track
Religion minor
Honors in Chemistry
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dakota Stephen Lee Capps<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jana Rae Carlisle<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Education and Social Change
Honors in Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Wakefield Carr<\/strong>
Danville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track
Economics minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Jamison Childers<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eva Caroline Clark<\/strong>
London, Kentucky
Political Science
Music minor
Honors in Political Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Jackson Collier<\/strong>
Danville, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Psychology minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Marie Contreras<\/strong>
Diamond Bar, California
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ephraim Michael Conyers<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Philosophy
Sociology minor
Honors in Philosophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meredith Elaine Cooper<\/strong>
Prineville, Oregon
Biology
Spanish minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Darrell Cordrey<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Finance Track
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaimye Lynne Cottongim<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Leamon Crady IV<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Lee Crawford<\/strong>
Fort Myers, Florida
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielle Maria Dahlgren<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Music Technology
Honors in Music
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxwell Lee Deckop<\/strong>
Pataskala, Ohio
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Evelyn Dooley<\/strong>
Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Political Science
Theater Design and Technology
Honors in Theater
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kemper Lyle Dotson<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stella Rose Dunnigan<\/strong>
Georgetown, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Music minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Marie Roda English<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Finance Track
Digital Arts and Media minor
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Marie Engstler<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Elementary Education
Psychology minor
Honors in Education
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Caroline Farr<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
Psychology
Theater Performance
Honors in Psychology
Honors in Theater
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua Fee<\/strong>
London, Kentucky
Chemistry
Honors in Chemistry
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Paige Fico<\/strong>
La Grange, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lzsiayra Prestije Fields-Cotton<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Dalila Evonne Fletcher<\/strong>
Atlanta, Georgia
Economics
Sociology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amara Naomi Flores<\/strong>
West Chester, Ohio
Biology
Spanish minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addison Ryn Erbaugh Franz<\/strong>
Keizer, Oregon
Spanish Language and Literature
International Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latanya Maxine Barrozo Galima<\/strong>
Elkton, Kentucky
Classics
Studio Art minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sean Thomas Gannon<\/strong>
Simpsonville, Kentucky
Political Science
Classics minor
Sociology minor
Honors in Political Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel David Garvin<\/strong>
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Psychology
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
Honors in Psychology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Renae Gass<\/strong>
Dallas, Texas
Accounting
Business Administration: Finance Track
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leia Abigail Grannis<\/strong>
Flemingsburg, Kentucky
Psychology
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication minor
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Grant<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makya Amari Grinter<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration
Africana Studies minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collen Tyler Gudorf<\/strong>
Troy, Ohio
Business Administration: Management Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keaton Raye Hall<\/strong>
Richmond, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Psychology minor
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liam Anderson Hamm<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology
Business Administration minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riley Elizabeth Harper<\/strong>
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Studio Art minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Christian Harris<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophia Louise Harryman<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Physics
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria LaRae Hayes<\/strong>
Grayson, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Psychology minor
Honors in Biology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Moore Hays<\/strong>
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Religion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Markieus MeQuon Hill Jr.<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allie Rae Hinchman<\/strong>
Huntington, West Virginia
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Henry Hinton<\/strong>
Prospect, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EmmaGrace Marie Holt<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Randolph Holt<\/strong>
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Computer Science
Mathematics minor
Honors in Computer Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron Blaine Horine<\/strong>
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Computer Science
Economics
German minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Holloway Host<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
English minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farris Ashlynn Howard<\/strong>
Murray, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Joseph Howell<\/strong>
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
English
Classics minor
Honors in English
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith Elizabeth Hubbard<\/strong>
Paris, Kentucky
Political Science
History minor
Theater Arts minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Danae Hubbard<\/strong>
Henderson, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katelynn Paris Humphries<\/strong>
Paducah, Kentucky
Psychology
Communication minor
Sociology minor
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micayla Janel Hurdle<\/strong>
Decatur, Georgia
Political Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Thomas Hurley<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Marie Isaacs<\/strong>
Lancaster, Kentucky
Anthropology
Biology
Honors in Anthropology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Madison Isaacs<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Elizabeth Jackson<\/strong>
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Political Science minor
Spanish minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bond Michael Jacobs<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Marie Jacobs<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Education and Social Change
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Allin Jiranek<\/strong>
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
History
Philosophy minor
Political Science minor
Honors in History
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Josephine Johns<\/strong>
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Biology
Sociology minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas McKenzie Johnson<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Nathaniel Johnson<\/strong>
Hazard, Kentucky
Biology
English
Honors in English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Elizabeth Kaelin<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher James Kaufmann<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sierra Dawn Kemelgor<\/strong>
Crestwood, Kentucky
Accounting
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Spanish
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erin Grace Kendall<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Computer Science
Spanish Language and Literature
Philosophy minor
Honors in Computer Science
Honors in Spanish
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Grace Kiernan<\/strong>
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayleigh Noelle Kiser<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson Jacob Klehr<\/strong>
Pewee Valley, Kentucky
Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harper Cole Knox<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
History
Communication minor
English minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Lashea Koonce<\/strong>
Georgetown, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ava Rose Kopp<\/strong>
Frankfort, Kentucky
History
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harmony Kothari<\/strong>
Mumbai, India
Accounting
Psychology
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Psychology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Alexander Kroll<\/strong>
Abingdon, Maryland
Biology
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walker Logan Kyle<\/strong>
Knoxville, Tennessee
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Alexander Lawhorn<\/strong>
Wilder, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Honors in Biology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Lehmkuhl<\/strong>
Union, Kentucky
Biology
Psychology minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Leigh Lewis<\/strong>
Catlettsburg, Kentucky
Biology
Chemistry minor
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benjamin Garner Little<\/strong>
Berea, Kentucky
Economics
Honors in Economics
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spencer Edwin Lorenz<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
English
Education for Secondary Certification minor
Honors in English
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addison Grace Mack<\/strong>
Newport, Kentucky
Mathematics
Studio Art minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houston Ray Manning<\/strong>
La Grange, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layne Michael Martin<\/strong>
Crowley, Texas
Digital Arts and Media
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Elizabeth Martin<\/strong>
Ashland, Kentucky
Psychology
Studio Art minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riley Alexis Marvin<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentcuky
Chemistry: Biochemistry Track
Anthropology minor
Honors in Chemistry
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julie Ann Mattingly<\/strong>
Bardstown, Kentucky
Anthropology
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Anthropology
Honors in Spanish
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden Dennis McAtee<\/strong>
Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Spanish minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleanor Remley McCurry<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Art History
Elementary Education
Honors in Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanie Kathryn McDowell<\/strong>
Grayson, Kentucky
Psychology
Digital Arts and Media minor
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan Preston McNair<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Margaret Louise Millar<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Matthew Miller<\/strong>
Lima, Ohio
Accounting
Studio Art minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Chase Minton<\/strong>
Jasper, Tennessee
Business Administration: Management Track
Honors in Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaycee Danielle Moore<\/strong>
Morehead, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
History minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Caleb Mullins<\/strong>
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiana Lillian Murawski<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Sociology\/Anthropology
Biology minor
Honors in Sociology\/Anthropology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Murenzi<\/strong>
La Vergne, Tennessee
Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Marie Myers<\/strong>
Kevil, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Public Health minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriela Navarrete Vences<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology
Sociology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beau Proctor Norton<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
International Affairs: Diplomacy Track
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Nunez Mendoza<\/strong>
Catlettsburg, Kentucky
Business Administration: Hospitality and Tourism Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Helen Oakes<\/strong>
Somerset, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria Singh O’Connor<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Nadine Graber Orjala<\/strong>
Downers Grove, Illinois
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Studio Art
Honors in Studio Art
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucas Xavier Orton<\/strong>
Crestwood, Kentucky
Chemistry
Anthropology minor
Honors in Chemistry
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jayden Lee Otto<\/strong>
Covington, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Finance Track
Economics minor
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minseok Park<\/strong>
Ansan City, South Korea
Business Administration: Management Track
Chinese minor
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucas Grant Patton<\/strong>
Ashland, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alejandro Pablo Perez Canedo<\/strong>
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Frances Perkins<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaiah Rico Perkins<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ella Renee Petrey<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Music Education
Psychology minor
Honors in Education
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Lynn Petty<\/strong>
Cincinnati, Ohio
Psychology
Honors in Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grantland Wayne Phelps<\/strong>
Rising Sun, Indiana
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
History minor
Honors in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Kate Polson<\/strong>
Glasgow, Kentucky
Education and Social Change
Creative Writing minor
Philosophy minor
Honors in Education
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tara Brynn Pund<\/strong>
Cincinnati, Ohio
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Rubyann Quitter<\/strong>
Brooksville, Kentucky
Accounting
Computer Science minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marissa Arianna Marie Raabe<\/strong>
Loveland, Colorado
Biology
Spanish minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zackery Owen Rader<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Music Performance
Digital Arts and Media minor
Honors in Music
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aubrey Lee Rahiya<\/strong>
La Grange, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Young Rains<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alyssa Grace Ransdell<\/strong>
Covington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leonora James Reader<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Communication minor
Honors in Accounting
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Todd Reimann<\/strong>
Florence, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophia Alice Richards<\/strong>
Genoa, Ohio
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reilly Nicole Richardson<\/strong>
Raleigh, North Carolina
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron Ritchie<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Political Science
Philosophy minor
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication minor
Honors in Political Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaden Clark Roberts<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathaniel Martin Rogers<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zakirah Jasmine Rohan<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Economics
Environmental Studies minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy Renee Rose<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parker Scott Rowland<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Economics
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Andrew Russell<\/strong>
Richmond, Kentucky
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Track
Classics
Honors in Biology
Honors in Classics
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noah Thomas Sallee<\/strong>
Versailles, Kentucky
Physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jantzen Riece Asistin Santos<\/strong>
Union, Kentucky
Psychology
Medical Humanities minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sydney Sayasane<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Liberal Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron James Schilffarth<\/strong>
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owen Parker Schmidt<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
International Affairs: Development Track
Honors in International Affairs
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Ann Schnelle<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin Jobe Schubert<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration
Communication minor
Honors in Accounting
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel Frederick Schultz<\/strong>
Huntsville, Alabama
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Digital Arts and Media minor
Music minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Elizabeth Seaward<\/strong>
Sun Valley, Idaho
Business Administration: Management Track
Digital Arts and Media
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alayna Madison Seng<\/strong>
Ave Maria, Florida
Computer Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Nicole Shaffer<\/strong>
Richmond, Kentucky
Business Administration
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Jean Shearer<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Logan Shepherd<\/strong>
Maysville, Kentucky
Biology
Anthropology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seita Shiratori<\/strong>
Tokyo, Japan
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anne Lucille Sims<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Studio Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Bradley Smythe<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara Grace Spalding<\/strong>
Bardstown, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Public Health minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Fredrick Stetter<\/strong>
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Studio Art minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kara Lane Stratman<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krista Lynn Stratman<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madelaine Elizabeth Stringfield<\/strong>
Berea, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Digital Arts and Media minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hugh Struthers<\/strong>
Kirkwood, Missouri
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savannah Skye Struwig<\/strong>
Rowville, Australia
Psychology
Creative Writing minor
Honors in Psychology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Robert Stultz<\/strong>
Greenup, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Honors in Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madalyn Elizabeth Brook Stump<\/strong>
Elkhorn City, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Studio Art
Honors in Studio Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma James Swallows<\/strong>
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Political Science
Spanish Language and Literature
Sociology minor
Honors in Political Science
Honors in Spanish
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Christine Sweat<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Elementary Education
Music minor
Psychology minor
Honors in Education
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Lee Alexander Thacker<\/strong>
Morehead, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
Political Science minor
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asa Kessel Thomas<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellison Marie Thornsbury<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Joseph Tichy<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Mathematics
Physics minor
Honors in Mathematics
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parker Gray Touma<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track
Economics
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Nathaniel Traughber<\/strong>
Crestwood, Kentucky
Economics
Classics minor
Data Analytics minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Suzanne Turner<\/strong>
Georgetown, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Marie Pistello Underwood<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Theater Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Molly Elizabeth Uphoff<\/strong>
Georgetown, Kentucky
Studio Art
Honors in Studio Art
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Elizabeth Verble<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
English
Film Studies minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Alexis Walize-Kubeck<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Music Studies
English minor
Honors in Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marya Anna Brigid Walters<\/strong>
Crestwood, Kentucky
English
Honors in English
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Delaney Webb<\/strong>
Ashland, Kentucky
Biology
Psychology minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Benjamin Everett Weeks<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Chemistry: Biochemistry Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballard Speer Wheatley<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Blythe White<\/strong>
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
Psychology minor
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Louie White<\/strong>
Columbus, Indiana
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sydney Shay Whitford<\/strong>
Florence, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Education and Social Change minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia Ann Lewis Whorton<\/strong>
Bagdad, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Honors in Neuroscience
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexis Michelle Tarrence-Wilbert<\/strong>
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madeline Grace Williams<\/strong>
Mayfield, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devon Williams-Neal<\/strong>
Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden Marie Wilson<\/strong>
Anniston, Alabama
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Elizabeth Woolcott<\/strong>
Danville, Kentucky
Art History
Religion
Studio Art minor
Honors in Art History
Honors in Religion
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rex Nolan Yantz<\/strong>
Richmond, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sammy Zero<\/strong>
Crestwood, Kentucky
Sociology
Political Science minor
Honors in Sociology
cum laude<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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