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The Commencement<\/strong><\/h1>\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
Faculty
Board of Trustees and Board of Regents
Platform Party
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Iva Katzarska-Miller
Professor of Psychology and Presiding Faculty Officer
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Hannah Carroll
Class of 2023
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Emily Miller
Director of Spirituality and Religious Life
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Rebecca Thomas
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Caroline Shutt
Class of 2023<\/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

Kirk Abraham
Professor of Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Deaton
Professor of Writing, Rhetoric and Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeremy Paden
Professor of Foreign Languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephen Hess
Professor of Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Catherine Lawless \u201998
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

Rebecca Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Fanfare for New Beginnings 
Ben Hawkins
Professor 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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2023 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

Saif Ahmed
Erin Biddle
Julia Castorena
Steven Garrett Dabney Jr.
Jaden Sky Dishman
Mattie Lane Dunn
Ally Elizabeth Frederick
Audra Marie Hazelwood
Megan Marie Chan Heeb
Madison Taylor Kellione
Michael Lucas Kersting
Robert Jefferson Neff Jr.
Ephraim Mershon Page
Tamara Ray
Langley Mae Sebastian
Jillian Ann Shaw
Samuel Weaver Showalter
Isabelle Agnes Sonntag
Kathleen Rose Sweat
Riley Jenna Walker
Elia Elizabeth Zonio<\/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 2023 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

Saif Ahmed
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Chemistry: Biochemistry Track
Honors in Chemistry
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailey Shea Akin
<\/strong>Paducah, Kentucky
Political Science
Spanish Language and Literature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madhu Bharati Ammisetty
<\/strong>Pikeville, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Psychology minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan John Ansted
<\/strong>Cornelius, North Carolina
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Psychology minor
Honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Craig Aossey
<\/strong>Frankfort, Kentucky
Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giovanni Vincent Arena
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Nicole Arena
<\/strong>Cumming, Georgia
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Carter Atkinson
<\/strong>Franklin, Tennessee
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conor Lee Baxter
<\/strong>London, England
Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erin Biddle
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Alexis Birdwell
<\/strong>Collierville, Tennessee
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Health and Exercise Science minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen Jacob Bloomhuff
<\/strong>Union, Kentucky
Political Science
History minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elyse Lauren Blue
<\/strong>Newburgh, Indiana
Biology
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joko Bintou Bojang
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Raphael Bokeno
<\/strong>Murray, Kentucky
Political Science
Communication minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quinn Francis Bowring
<\/strong>Dallas, Texas
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson Leah Bray
<\/strong>Johns Creek, Georgia
International Affairs
Spanish minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evan Wyatt Burnett
<\/strong>Prospect, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Grace Burton
<\/strong>Catlettsburg, Kentucky
Biology
Communication minor
Psychology minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Renee Buys
<\/strong>Burlington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua Lawrence Cain
<\/strong>Springfield, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Edith Cannon
<\/strong>Oakwood, Ohio
Biology
Chemistry minor
French minor
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Paige Carroll
<\/strong>Clinton, Kentucky
History
English minor
Music minor
Honors in History
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominiq Elijah Carter
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology
Sociology
Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
Honors in Psychology
Honors in Sociology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia Castorena
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Anthropology
History minor
Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor
Honors in Anthropology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Morgan Cayton
<\/strong>Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Chemistry
Honors in Chemistry
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Isabella Chaney
<\/strong>Lewisburg, West Virginia
History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Grace Catherine Chilton
<\/strong>Wheatley, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Biology minor
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Jordan Clemons
<\/strong>Pikeville, Kentucky
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Clay Cockrell
<\/strong>Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Political Science
Business Administration minor
Honors in Political Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Robert Collins
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Finance Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Lynn Collins
<\/strong>Irvine, Kentucky
Sociology\/Anthropology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Alec Coomes
<\/strong>Taylorsville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhett Allan Cox
<\/strong>Campbellsville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Patrick Craycraft
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitchell Jack Crispin
<\/strong>Cleveland, Tennessee
Business Administration: Management Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Helen Croce
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Honors in Digital Arts and Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnathon Eric Cromer II
<\/strong>Richmond, Kentucky
Political Science
Philosophy minor
Honors in Political Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua Bruce Cromwell
<\/strong>Versailles, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Administration: Management Track
Honors in Business Administration
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steven Garrett Dabney Jr.
<\/strong>La Grange, Kentucky
Accounting
Philosophy minor
Political Science minor
Honors in Accounting
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Isabel Davis
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Art History
French Language and Literature
Studio Art minor
Honors in Art History
Honors in French<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mackenzie Paige Davis
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Mathematics minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander McConnell Deaton
<\/strong>Richmond, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evan Joseph Deskins
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Elizabeth Detherage
<\/strong>Ashland, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Psychology
Honors in Biology
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaden Sky Dishman
<\/strong>Somerset, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cora Faith Dotson
<\/strong>Union, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Psychology minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattie Lane Dunn
<\/strong>Benton, Kentucky
Art History
English
Honors in Art History
Honors in English
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addison Edward Enlow
<\/strong>Chandler, Indiana
Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel Elaine Foster
<\/strong>Scottsville, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abby Grace Frazier
<\/strong>Lascassas, Tennessee
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Mathematics minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ally Elizabeth Frederick
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Studio Art minor
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branson Kent Gillispie
<\/strong>Cynthiana, Kentucky
International Affairs
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Political Science minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emma Noreen Gillum
<\/strong>Independence, Kentucky
Anthropology
Psychology minor
Religion minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hera\u2019emperatrize Angelena Gipson
<\/strong>Houston, Texas
Psychology
Theater minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emilee Jo Glasscock
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nelson Reed Gritton II
<\/strong>Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daphne Violet Gussler
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Theater
Creative Writing minor
Honors in Theater
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Griffin Michael Hall
<\/strong>Campbellsville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track
History minor
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaughn Gregory Hall
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liam Harari
<\/strong>Melbourne, Australia
Physics
Mathematics minor
Honors in Physics
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay Robert Harris
<\/strong>Georgetown, Kentucky
Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase Phillip Harvard
<\/strong>Independence, Kentucky
Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashley Kerin Hayes
<\/strong>Walton, Kentucky
Education and Social Change
Psychology
Honors in Education
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audra Marie Hazelwood
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Philosophy
Honors in Philosophy
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan Marie Chan Heeb
<\/strong>Edgewood, Kentucky
History
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in History
Honors in Spanish
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelsey Tomas Hernandez
<\/strong>Goshen, Ohio
Psychology
Religion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farris Annabella Herrington
<\/strong>Cape Town, South Africa
French Language and Literature
International Affairs
Political Science minor
Honors in French
Honors in International Affairs
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiki Higgins
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Sociology
Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
Honors in Sociology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zoe Amanda Higgins
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Sociology minor
Honors in Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connor Daniel Hood
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalton Stanley Hubbs
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Star Hunt
<\/strong>Flemingsburg, Kentucky
English
Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
Honors in English
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karrington Isabella Jackson
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
Honors in Health and Exercise Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooke Elizabeth Jacobs
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shalomel Emmanuel Jatau
<\/strong>Jos, Nigeria
Neuroscience
Black Studies minor
Honors in Neuroscience
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maggie Fulian Jett
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cambron Faith Johnson
<\/strong>Owensboro, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Religion minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Randall Monroe Johnson
<\/strong>Chicago, Illinois
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siobhan Nicole Johnson
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lacey Camille Jones
<\/strong>Cincinnati, Ohio
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shania Alexandria Jones
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Biology
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruben Kevon Joseph
<\/strong>Orange City, Florida
Psychology
Spanish Language and Literature
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan Walton Kalb
<\/strong>Flemingsburg, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Marshall Kaufer
<\/strong>Corydon, Indiana
Mathematics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cynthia Kayitesi
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
International Affairs
Honors in International Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristen RaeAnne Keathley
<\/strong>Pikeville, Kentucky
Elementary Education
Honors in Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Jade Keesling
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Taylor Kellione
<\/strong>Cynthiana, Kentucky
Physics
Biology minor
Computer Science minor
Mathematics minor
Honors in Physics
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Elizabeth Kelly
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Spanish Language and Literature
History minor
International Affairs minor
Honors in Spanish
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Lucas Kersting
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Track
Environmental Studies minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Todd Kirkland
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kennedy Rose Klucker
<\/strong>Trenton, Illinois
History<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabella Daisy-Grace Knight
<\/strong>Upton, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science
English minor
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vianne Ruth Koshoffer
<\/strong>Cincinnati, Ohio
International Affairs
German minor
Honors in International Affairs
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leigh Kostenbader
<\/strong>Norristown, Pennsylvania
Digital Arts and Media
Art History minor
Biology minor
Computer Science minor
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Donald Krammer
<\/strong>Palos Heights, Illinois
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Grace Lanham
<\/strong>Bardstown, Kentucky
Psychology
Honors in Psychology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chauncey Levi James Longman
<\/strong>Fredericksburg, Virginia
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Elizabeth Lovett
<\/strong>Richmond, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citlali Lucero
<\/strong>Paris, Kentucky
Biology
Psychology
Honors in Biology
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Ray Marcum
<\/strong>Prospect, Kentucky
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Kathryn Martin
<\/strong>Winchester, Kentucky
English
Education for Secondary Certification minor
Honors in English
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camae Lenice Mason
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Studio Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalton Christian Matheu
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Computer Science
Music Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Mae McDonald
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carter Thomas McIntire
<\/strong>Union, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Spanish minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine Peyton Mikovch
<\/strong>Bowling Green, Kentucky
Accounting
History minor
Studio Art minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Grace Miles
<\/strong>Bardstown, Kentucky
Business Administration: Hospitality
and Tourism Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Lewis Millard
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology
Studio Art minor
Honors in Psychology
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sylvie Lyn Miller
<\/strong>Crestwood, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Edison Mims
<\/strong>Pikeville, Kentucky
Chemistry
Theater minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Anne Monarch
<\/strong>Shelbyville, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Honors in Neuroscience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claire Elizabeth Moore
<\/strong>Kokomo, Indiana
Business Administration: Hospitality
and Tourism Track
Honors in Business Administration
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan John Mordhorst
<\/strong>Centreville, Virginia
Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaylynn Ayala Murillo
<\/strong>Versailles, Kentucky
Psychology
Sociology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carter James Murphy
<\/strong>Campbellsville, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William John Murphy III
<\/strong>Paris, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amie Ndiaye
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Psychology
Sociology minor
Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Jefferson Neff Jr.
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Biology
Chemistry minor
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Tate Ohmer
<\/strong>Union, Kentucky
History
Political Science minor
Honors in History
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyric Rachael Onus
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ephraim Mershon Page
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Theater
Studio Art minor
Honors in Theater
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Nicholas Pain
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase Daniel Parker
<\/strong>O\u2019Fallon, Missouri
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purav Ketan Patel
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brady Robert Patterson
<\/strong>Saint Albans, West Virginia
Neuroscience
Classics minor
Honors in Neuroscience
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Ann Payne
<\/strong>Gainesville, Virginia
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Jarrett Peter
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
Chemistry minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Massey Peterson
<\/strong>Versailles, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Honors in Business Administration
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Nicole Plowman
<\/strong>Winchester, Kentucky
Sociology
Theater
Psychology minor
Honors in Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philip Hunt Priest
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
History
Religion minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christiaan Marrialana Prince
<\/strong>Grayson, Kentucky
Biology
Spanish minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail O\u2019Neal Rau
<\/strong>Centerville, Ohio
Business Administration: Marketing Track<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamara Elizabeth Ray
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Music Technology
Digital Arts and Media minor
French minor
Honors in Music
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Payne Renick
<\/strong>Murray, Kentucky
Neuroscience
Psychology minor
Honors in Neuroscience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Rene Rider
<\/strong>New Holland, Pennsylvania
Neuroscience
Sociology minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Ian Rincon
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Business Administration: Management Track
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Nicole Ritzenthaler
<\/strong>Berwyn, Pennsylvania
International Affairs
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in International Affairs
Honors in Spanish
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meron Aubrey Roach
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valerie Elizabeth Roberts
<\/strong>Frankfort, Kentucky
Education and Social Change
Political Science minor
Honors in Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashley Nicole Rocha Flores
<\/strong>Versailles, Kentucky
Health and Social Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elisabeth Suzanne Sabourin
<\/strong>Brentwood, Tennessee
Psychology
Theater minor
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Small Sadler
<\/strong>Florence, Kentucky
English
Political Science
Honors in English
Honors in Political Science
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica Lizbeth Sanchez-Cruz
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Spanish Language and Literature
Honors in Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Blake Savage
<\/strong>Rock Hill, South Carolina
Political Science
Religion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makenna Ann Saward
<\/strong>San Diego, California
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Track
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luke Friedrich Schroeder
<\/strong>Sydney, Australia
Physics
Mathematics minor
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ann Elizabeth Schuck
<\/strong>Selma, Indiana
Business Administration: Hospitality
and Tourism Track
Psychology minor
Honors in Business Administration
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Brooke Schwartz
<\/strong>Union, Kentucky
Philosophy
Political Science minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Elizabeth Scott
<\/strong>Indianapolis, Indiana
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Taylor Scott
<\/strong>Stanton, Kentucky
Accounting
Honors in Accounting
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Langley Mae Sebastian
<\/strong>Ashland, Kentucky
International Affairs
Honors in International Affairs
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Kaitlann Rose Senter
<\/strong>Scottsville, Kentucky
Biology
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benjamin Robert Sexton
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Physics
Theater
Honors in Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Matthew Sharp
<\/strong>Knoxville, Tennessee
Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jillian Ann Shaw
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
International Affairs
French minor
Sociology minor
Honors in International Affairs
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel Weaver Showalter
<\/strong>Georgetown, Kentucky
French Language and Literature
Sociology\/Anthropology
Spanish minor
Honors in French
Honors in Sociology\/Anthropology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Grace Shutt
<\/strong>Owensboro, Kentucky
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Economics minor
Honors in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Grace Simpson
<\/strong>Paris, Kentucky
Psychology
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara Maxine Fengyi Sleightholm
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Economics
Chinese minor
Political Science minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabelle Agnes Sonntag
<\/strong>Arlington, Texas
Political Science
Philosophy minor
Writing, Rhetoric and Communication minor
Honors in Political Science
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Margaret Thuy Spencer
<\/strong>Rockville, Maryland
Biology
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lita Ann Spielmann
<\/strong>Manchester Township, New Jersey
Political Science
International Affairs minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron Michael Stanley
<\/strong>Belton, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caitlin Elizabeth Sullivan
<\/strong>Owensboro, Kentucky
Biology
Honors in Biology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Madison Grace Sweeney
<\/strong>Eminence, Kentucky
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Joseph Teague
<\/strong>Cincinnati, Ohio
Education and Social Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan William Thomason
<\/strong>Cumming, Georgia
Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Rebecca Tirlea
<\/strong>Georgetown, Kentucky
English
Education for Secondary Certification minor
Honors in English
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quenton Bryce Turley
<\/strong>Cynthiana, Kentucky
Liberal Studies
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parker David Tuszynski
<\/strong>West Hills, California
Health and Exercise Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alma Valdez
<\/strong>Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Digital Arts and Media
Asian Studies minor
Honors in Digital Arts and Media
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidney Marie Varney
<\/strong>Wilmington, Delaware
Health and Exercise Science
Business Administration minor
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Remae\u2019 Vest
<\/strong>Danville, Kentucky
Elementary Education
Honors in Education
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail Hope Waldron
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Finance Track
Communication minor
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riley Jenna Walker
<\/strong>Crestwood, Kentucky
Psychology
Spanish minor
Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
Honors in Psychology
summa cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James William Warner III
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Business Administration: Marketing Track
Philosophy minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elisabeth Grace Warth
<\/strong>Hebron, Kentucky
History
Art History minor
Classics minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porter Lane Watkins
<\/strong>Owensboro, Kentucky
Political Science
History minor
Philosophy minor
Honors in Political Science
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kahdlynne Grace Weaver
<\/strong>Shelbyville, Kentucky
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacqueline Allie Wich
<\/strong>Frenchtown, Montana
Health and Exercise Science
Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drew Hunter Williamson
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Anthropology
Psychology
Religion minor
Honors in Anthropology
Honors in Psychology
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Makenzie Willis
<\/strong>Paducah, Kentucky
Chemistry: Biochemistry Track
Mathematics
French minor
Psychology minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madisonne Tyler Wilson
<\/strong>Louisville, Kentucky
Chinese Studies
Asian Studies minor
Sociology minor
magna cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaiah Ray Winter
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
History
Classical Studies minor
Honors in History
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marlee Joy Woodward
<\/strong>Lewisburg, Tennessee
Business Administration
Honors in Business Administration
cum laude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicia Dorenda Mary Wyatt
<\/strong>Valdese, North Carolina
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Track
German Studies
Chemistry minor
Honors in German<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joey Yona Yong
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Computer Science
Digital Arts and Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elia Elizabeth Zonio
<\/strong>Lexington, Kentucky
Social Change
Sociology minor
summa cum laude<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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