Spring 2022 Graduates
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ashagre A. Yigletu, Ph.D., Dean
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
SPRING 2022
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
May Naraporn Siripant Milazzo, Baton Rouge
Capstone Title: Parity Status and Intent to
Breastfeed among Pregnant Women
Enrolled in a Women, Infants, and
Children Program
Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D.
Curtrell Latrice Gordon Smith, Zachary
Capstone Title: Bottle Feeding Frequency
and Cues of Fullness in Infants 0-6
Months Enrolled in a Women,
Infants, and Children Program
Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D.
Brandi Loreal Wicks, Baton Rouge
Capstone Title: Milk and Non-Milk
Beverage Intake among Pregnant
Women Enrolled in a Women,
Infants, and Children Program
Capstone Advisor: Wanda Spurlock, Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Public Policy
Jumoke Christiana Adewunmi, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Public Debt and Future
Burden: A Test of the Ricardian
Equivalence Theory
Major Professor:
Augustine Adu-Frimpong, Ph.D.
Richard Olutola Ayo, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Human Capital
Development and Economic Growth in
Nigeria: A Test of Arrow, Romer, and
Lucas Endogenous Growth Theory,
1960-2020
Major Professor:
Augustine Adu-Frimpong, Ph.D.
Carole Mireille Mende Babila Donald,
Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Investigating the
COVID-19 Instructional Policy
Adjustment at Southern University
Baton Rouge
Major Professor: Jarrett Landor, Ph.D.
John Adair Barthelemy, Prairieville
Dissertation Title: An Analysis of Every
Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in the
Advent of the Covid-19 Pandemic:
Policy Implication
Major Professor: Jarrett Landor, Ph.D.
Selwyn D’nicholas Ghoram, Slaughter
Dissertation Title: Louisiana Education
Policy: Predicting the Socio-
Demographic Determinants of the
Likelihood of African-American
High School Students to Receive
Taylor Opportunity Program for
Students (TOPS) in Louisiana
Major Professor: Kingsley Esedo, Ph.D.
Toni Latrice Jackson, Baker
Dissertation Title: An Examination of
Fundraising Strategies Employed
to Reduce Tuition Dependence at
Private Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs): Policy
Implications
Major Professor: Jarrett Landor, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Remi Ogungbenle, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Investigating the
Determinants of Health Outcomes
Among the Residents of Louisiana
Major Professor:
Vanessa Greenslade, Ph.D.
Charmaine J. Williams, Plaquemine
Dissertation Title: An Examination of
Gender Inequalities in Congressional
Representation in Alabama, Georgia,
Louisiana, and Mississippi: Gender
Policy Implications
Major Professor: Kristie Roberts-Lewis, Ph.D.
Felicitas Aquegho Yari, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: An Examination of
Policy Implications on the Perception
of Law Enforcement Officers on Marijuana Legalization in Louisiana
Major Professor: Jarrett Landor, Ph.D.
Science and Mathematics Education
Wilford Claville III, Shreveport
Dissertation Title: Factors that Affect
Retention Rates of African -American
STEM students at HBCUs
Major Professor:
Francesca Mellieon-Williams, Ph.D.
Brittany Sharday Hinyard, Zachary
Dissertation Title: Investigating Teacher
Collaboration for Early-Career
STEM Teachers in LA’s Middle
Schools
Major Professor:
Francesca Mellieon-Williams, Ph.D.
Tapan Kumar Sarkar
Dissertatin Title: A Case Study Validation
of an Intelligent Tutoring
System Prototype ITS-DARTS, Using
Mobile Technology: Applications in
Business and STEM Education
Major Professor: Moustapha Diack, Ph.D.
Urban Forestry
Caroline Olufunke Ojo Akinrinwoye,
Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Assessment of Land
Cover, Atmospheric Data and Human
Population Changes: The Case of
River Niger Delta in Nigeria
Major Professor: Yaw A. Twumasi, Ph.D.
Sue Lin Chin, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Responses of Nutrient
Elements, Plant Growth and
Bioactivities to Organic Fertilizer
Treatments by Five Roselle Accessions
Major Professor: Yadong Qi, Ph.D.
Justin Nnanyelu Egbe, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Mature Urban Live Oak
Tree Height, Diameter, and Canopy
Width in Correlation with Critical
Root Zone (CRZ) Soil Compaction
in Scotlandville, Louisiana
Major Professor: Yaw A. Twumasi, Ph.D.
Temitope Oriade Haastrup, Baton Rouge
Dissertation Title: Assessing the Financial
Benefits of Trees and Tree Species
Selection Using I-Tree
Major Professor: Yaw A. Twumasi, Ph.D.
MASTER OF ARTS
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Melissa Sheree Blackson, Baton Rouge
Shawanda Lachelle Brown, Baker
Chukwuemeka Nnamdi Ebringa,
Owerri, Nigeria
Joy Alexandra Lawson Duhon, Baker
Bobbi Genise Jordan, Baton Rouge
DuAtlanzer Dominique Sannswann Miller,
Slidell
Taylor Jené Odom, New Orleans
SOCIAL SCIENCES
History
Arielle B. Burrell, Baton Rouge
Saalihah Alaine Muhammad, Baton Rouge
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Damilare Rufus Adigun, Baton Rouge
Firesola Paul Akinbuli, Baton Rouge
RayKwan Anderson, Liberty Township, OH
Shermel Raynette Bell, Vidalia
Dominique Dorsey, Zachary
Kaala Lawla, Baton Rouge
Connor Loper, Shreveport
Ku’Drianna La’Shay Profit, Baton Rouge
Adrian Allante Sanders, Jackson, TN
Leroy J. Wilson, Baton Rouge
ONLINE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Patricia L. Arrington, Zachary
Chaka Juanika Carmena, New Orleans
Devin Jermal Eaglin, Westlake
Yolanda Delisa Franklin Harrell, Marrero
Hailey Angelle Hudson, Prairieville
K’vion Jermaine King, Baton Rouge
Jamie Lee Lewis, Midlothian, TX
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Educational Leadership
Benjamin Latroy Givens, Baton Rouge
William Johnson, Cedar Hill, TX
Anthony Gerald Jones, Baton Rouge
Chamarcus Dwayne Lewis, White Castle
Kylon R. Wishom, Baton Rouge
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Oluwaseun Afolabi Abiola, Atlanta, GA
Moruf Olagunju Akodu, Baton Rouge
Thesis Title: Application of Machine
Learning Algorithms in Healthcare
Classification: Prostate Cancer as A
Case Study
Thesis Advisor: Yasser Ismail, Ph.D.
Paul Ato Ghansah, Baton Rouge
Thesis Title: Predicting the Temperature
Gradient of PCC Pavements using
LTPP Data
Thesis Advisor: Alex Hak-Chul Shin, Ph.D.
Melvin Givens
Thesis Title: Thermo-Mechanical
Characteristics of Carbonated
Polymers for Additive Manufacturing
Thesis Advisor: Fareed Dawan, Ph.D.
Emmanuel Nduka Igbokwe, Baton Rouge
Thesis Title: Efficacy of Cellulose Fiber as
Bacteria Carrier for Self-healing
Concrete and 3D Polymer
Microstructure
Thesis Advisor: Samuel Ibekwe, Ph.D
Monthol Kongchum, Baton Rouge
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Sharon Ann Knight Billians, Baton Rouge
Tamiera Charmaine Nash, Baton Rouge
Nicki Joi Neal, Suwanee, GA
Solomon Demond Williamston, Baton Rouge
Serenthia Joseph, New Orleans
Shedrick Lamar Johnson III, Burien, WA
Tia Smith, Baton Rouge
Andrea Liana Wells, Baton Rouge
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Sharon Ann Knight Billians, Baton Rouge
Tamiera Charmaine Nash, Baton Rouge
Nicki Joi Neal, Suwanee, GA
Solomon Demond Williamston, Baton Rouge
Serenthia Joseph, New Orleans
Shedrick Lamar Johnson III, Burien, WA
Tia Smith, Baton Rouge
Andrea Liana Wells, Baton Rouge
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Chavez Harrell Cammon, Baton Rouge
Marvin Rudell Crockett, Baton Rouge
Jacintha F. Duthu, Baton Rouge
Kayla Marles Neville, New Orleans
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Biology
Eva Dolorosa Villamor Adolfo, Baton Rouge
K’Darius Keyon Lavergne, Baton Rouge
Jada Brianne Nunnery, Harvey
Computer Science
Sri Chaitanya Eega, Baton Rouge
Tania Anne Breaux, Gonzales
Thesis Title: Modernization and Evolution
of Internet of Things with 5G: A
Case Study of Security Threat
Attacks in Connected Appliances
Thesis Advisor: Mathieu Kourouma, Ph.D.
Robriane Ellnora Larry
Thesis Title: Predicting User Behavior
Through Sessions Using the Weblog
Mining
Thesis Advisor: Mohammed Abdus Salam, Ph.D.
Kailee Ranise Hawkins, Baton Rouge
Thesis Title: Review of Machine Learning
Applications for Data Analysis:
Based on Power BI
Thesis Advisor: Yaser Banadki, Ph.D.
Shireesha Gorgilli, Baton Rouge
Vineeth Reddy Guntuka, Baton Rouge
Mickell Caylin Jones, Ethel
Gagan Akshay Kumar Injavarapu,
Baton Rouge
Sivananda Reddy Julakanti, Baton Rouge
Pranathi Kota, Lewisville, TX
Krishna Vasista Medipalli, Baton Rouge
Ravi Kiran Nanduru, Baton Rouge
Dulith Neranjaya Gurdiwasam Punchihewage,
Baton Rouge
Ravula Akhil Sai Reddy, Baton Rouge
Rahul Reddy Rondla, Rancho Cordova, CA
Vasanthi Rupireddy, Irving, TX
Azeema Sadath, Baton Rouge
Krishna Chaitanya Vempati, Baton Rouge
Executive Master in Criminal Justice
Chrystal Gayle Clues, Carencro
Shantecia Lynette Johnson, Monroe
Dwanna Michelle LeBeau, Houston, TX
Kenyall Shardae Williams, Baton Rouge
Mathematics and Physics
Amber D’Ashly Dillon, New Orleans
Joseph Kervin Walker Jr., Greenville, MS
Thesis Title: Involutions in the Quaternion
and the Octonion Number Systems
Thesis Advisor: Katrina Cunningham, Ph.D.
Penny S. Sterling, Baton Rouge
Master of Science in Nursing
Jennifer Lynn Lewis, Baton Rouge
Iesha Monique Palmer, Baton Rouge
Arthunna Plater, Winnsboro
Jikia Dena Wallace, Denham Springs
Baylea Ballard Willis, Greenwell Springs
Rehabilitation Counseling
Seymonia Cathernine Cheeks, Church Point
Sommer Dion Lang, Denham Springs
Speech-Language Pathology
Suzzy Adjei Achea, Baton Rouge
Alacia Nicole Brew, Baton Rouge
Peyton Elizabeth Cashio, Paulina
Cassidy Anne Farnsworth, Lafayette
Jasmine Griffin, Lake Charles
Raven Nicole Gunn, Stone Mountain, GA
Divante Gee’Coldbe Irbe, McDonough, GA
Lauren Camille Lanclos, Opelousas
Ieesha Necole Moore, Louin, MS
Alisyn Leigh Mundy, Pineville
Latonya R. Nelson, Lafayette
Mariah Katarina Powers, Baton Rouge
Bria Asale Thompson, Charlotte, NC
Allegra Marguerite Velasquez,
Stone Mountain, GA
Anasia Ronise West, Tomball, TX
Maiyah B. Williams, Baton Rouge
Callie Marie Zumo, Prairieville
C A N D I D A T E S F O R D E G R E E S
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Orlando F. McMeans, Ph.D., Chancellor/ Dean
Shonna Lee Smith, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Agricultural Sciences
Brian J. Ardoin, Ville Platte
Kennedi Channel Banks, Prairieville
Garrick R. Breaux, St. Martinville
Troydale M. Calais, Opelousas
Tia D. Cason, Baker
Naomi Michelle Cooper, Rosenberg, TX
Brianna Franklin Haney, Slaughter
Arlis A. Harris, Washington
Aaron J. Hurst, Greensburg
Brook K. Jefferson, Pearland, TX
Lauryn R. Langley, Zachary
Faith Ann Mayfield, Opelousas
Joshua Reason, Baton Rouge
Myles Nash, Baton Rouge
Dymond R. Robertson, Thibodaux
Jessica R. Robinson, Meadows Place, TX
Cheridan C. Sanders, Denham Springs
Shonna Lee Smith, Wylie, TX
Kaia K. South, Monroe
Amin Annabelle Washington, Zachary
Heisman J. Woods, Brusly
Family and Consumer Sciences
Urlanda J. Claiborne, LaPlace
Christian D. Cummings-Blanton,
Baton Rouge
Lemoria Z. Gay, Shreveport
Jaimee Nicole Jordan, Keithville
Ashley M. Montgomery, Baton Rouge
Nina K. Santos, Bowie, MD
Kamai D. Thomas, Baton Rouge
Keenan I. Villery, Opelousas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN URBAN FORESTRY
Kyla S. Bryant, Greensburg
Ricker Diver Carter, Compton, CA
Sarah O. Neal, Winnsboro
Rodney Zion Purdy, South Holland
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Donald Andrews, Ph.D., Dean
Jasmyn Nicole Linzy, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Jazmin Laurice Alexander, New Iberia
Alexis Paloma Araia, Laurel, MD
Deaundre Bailey, Columbia
Spencer T. Bynum, Baton Rouge
Charles J. Dennis, Vacherie
Daranae M. Griffin, Greensburg
Teaera Jackson, Baton Rouge
Jarden A. James, Lake Charles
Kirstin M. O’Neal, Baker
Zykia M. Stewart, Baton Rouge
Brian Joquez Williams, Riverdale, GA
Michael Elijah Wilson, Olive Branch, MS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
*Jovonte Barber, Jonesville
Tanner A. Colson, Baton Rouge
Maliya S. Johnson, Houston, TX
Mekhi Robert Singleton, Tulsa, OK
Robria T. Smith, New Orleans
Jayln R. Tate, Baton Rouge
Kevin Kyle Taylor-Jarrell II, Missouri City, TX
Lenecia Latrice Turner, Monroe
Danaisha Shanta Twillie, Hammond, IN
*Posthumous
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Larry K. Barabino, New Orleans
Brian M. Bolden, Baton Rouge
Carliesha S. Burns, Amite
Tiara Rashaun Calloway, Jeanerette
Mattie N. Dunham, Amite
Briance D. Fluker, Bellwood, IL
James E. Holmes, Kentwood
Beverly E. Hutchinson, Gonzales
Mickenzie J. Johnson, Baton Rouge
Kristen M. King, Denham Springs
Jasmyn Nicole Linzy, Rio Rancho, NM
Korey Malik Mack, New Orleans
Jamarcus Isaiah Moore, Church Point
Ebony Rachell O’Conner, Baton Rouge
Melissa Ayanna Robinson-Williams, Zachary
Kyreana K. Rowland, Fort Worth, TX
Jared M. White, Baker
Shan’Kia Danielle Williams, Opelousas
Spencer A Williams, Baton Rouge
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
Asia A. Alexander, Baton Rouge
Shekinah Cherelle Escort, Baton Rouge
Tiara Nicole Gillespie, Missouri City, TX
Matthew Eugene Jones, Lexington, KY
Kennedy K. Madison-Abney, Baldwin
Celeste D. Maine, West Monroe
Karrington M. Shivers, Shreveport
Tyler Christian Smith, Prairieville
Lesley M. Thornton, Alexandria
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Cynthia Bryant, Ph.D., Dean
Camryn Alexis Martin, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF ARTS
English
Joli Renee Gill, Atlanta, GA
Olivia M. Samuels, Baton Rouge
Ladonia A. Semien, Opelousas
Chalyn B. Smith, St. James
Charity N. Winfield, Port Allen
History
Charles Joseph Barjon II, Lakewood, CA
Carly Paige Deshotel, Church Point
Jayvin A. Johnson, Sorrento
Janaba Saaka, Stone Mountain, GA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Keymonte M. Avery, Baton Rouge
Kennedi G. Barnes, Baton Rouge
Antzavier D. Brown, Shreveport
Jovonte M. Brown, Monroe
Juwan K. Calip, Katy, TX
Dru’Mom Cook, Port Barre
Kayla Y. Culbert, Natchitoches
Jasmine Nicole Elliott, Baton Rouge
Ariya Breyon Farrow, Baton Rouge
Falon M. Gant, Monroe
Jalyn S. Garner, Baton Rouge
Chaselynn R. Grant, Baton Rouge
Taijanae Dandrea Holmes, Zachary
Erian D. Jackson, Columbus, OH
Cabria Anita Lee, Lake Worth, FL
Camryn Alexis Martin, Carson, CA
Kearstein N. McGee, Baton Rouge
Jairus Jonathan Moore, Baton Rouge
Tyanaese N’Bushé Moore, Houma
Alafair P. Moss, Shreveport
Renaldo Ruffin, Baton Rouge
Korryn Benjamin Shaw, Baton Rouge
Lealer I. Sims, Houston, TX
Adriana R. Trosclair, Baton Rouge
Ashalyn Nechole Washington, Houston, TX
Caleb Donte Washington, Baton Rouge
Quiyanna Danielle Wilson, Baton Rouge
BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Kelsey Brianne Carroll, Houston, TX
Jackson Brantley Cullen, St. Marys, GA
Latevia C. Davis, Baton Rouge
Taylour Elyse Ellis, Vidalia
Jason Zantell Hunt, Baton Rouge
Jamarcus Deshaun Jackson, Baton Rouge
Dennis D. Laurie, Trophy Club, TX
Alonzo Mandell McClay, Richmond, TX
Alexandria Dulvet McCoy, Rockford, IL
Adina Oubre, Edgard
Tewanda Elaine Pinson, Lake Charles
Joanna Latriece Singleton, Baton Rouge
Ammye B. Smith, Zachary
Chalyn B. Smith, Baton Rouge
Terrence T. Tappin, Bastrop
Ryleigh Taylor, The Colony, TX
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Ryan Christopher Alexander, Baton Rouge
Derrick L. Stelly, Lawtell
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Kalauna Anderson-Lloyd, Stone Mountain, GA
Deshayla L. Creft, Baker
Eychana Antionette Mayfield, Baton Rouge
Kellesha Reese, Baton Rouge
Mia M. Vessell, Baton Rouge
Amisa Washington, Zachary
Dana P. Williams, Memphis, TX
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH
Sandra Brown, DNS, Ph.D., Dean
Mya M. Vessell, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Jalyn Marie Davis, Kileen, TX
Tia D. Davis, Bernice
Angel M. Jackson, Zachary
Shatoya A. Linzer, New Iberia
Brianna Yvonne McCurley, Baton Rouge
Ruth C. Profit, New Orleans
Brandon D. Smith, Alexandria
Diamond Cierra Washington, Cedar Hills, TX
Tori Jauné Williams, Baton Rouge
Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies
Lexie E. Banks, Plaquemine
Katelyn T. Brown, Donaldsonville
Corey Robert Dupart, New Orleans
Daniel Edwards, White Castle
Rae’Ia Edwards, Edgard
Reide Michaela Johnson, Lake Charles
Chasity D. LaCour, Pineville
Leah C. Lee, Baton Rouge
Tayler M. Trahan, Lake Charles
Sean C. Williams, Addis
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Victoria A. Adams, Crosby, TX
Nkechi Monica Aibomosi, Shreveport
Stella Akinsoji, Lafayette
Akosua E. Allen, Baton Rouge
Delise R. Allen, White Castle
Yasmine Bailey, Donaldsonville
Erin V. Banks, Hammond
Patrice Mashunn Batieste, Baton Rouge
Cayla J. Bean, Kenner
Akira Marlenna Breaux, Kenner
Darrell Bridges, LaPlace
Garesha Chanteashley Burr, Baton Rouge
Shaniya Cannon-Marable, Prairieville
Matthew C. Carroll, Baton Rouge
Brittany Parker Clayton, Port Allen
Chelsea Leigh Clinton, Baton Rouge
Rachel Danielle Coleman, New Orleans
Tayla D. Cook, Baton Rouge
Hollissa M. Davis, Baton Rouge
Jade Niara Duncan, Los Angeles, CA
Logan A. Evans, Baton Rouge
Victoria Fleming, Centennial, CO
Bingwa Mala Fokwa, Lancaster, CA
Johnisha Y. Franklin, Independence
Keosha Denea Franklin, Baton Rouge
Sydney B. Gallow, Carencro
Micheal T. Goodin, West Monroe
Katelyn Sharae Guillory, Baton Rouge
Alyssa Ray Habig, Baton Rouge
Tenetian L. Hall, Gramercy
Krishaelyn Aneicia Hamilton, Dallas, TX
Virginia D. Hines, Baton Rouge
Kayln J. Hughes, Geismar
Jasmine Hunter, Monroe
Tingting Huo, Baton Rouge
Julian Christopher Isabel, Memphis, TN
Briana Makeria Jackson, Baton Rouge
Halie Brooke Jackson, Denham Springs
Tichina S. Jefferson, Coushatta
Amanda Augustine Johnson, Southhaven, MS
Kiara L. Johnson, Independence
Mikaylyn T. Johnson, Baton Rouge
Talaya T. Johnson, St. Gabriel
Tyesha N. Jones, Denham Springs
Sakeena Kadri, Slidell
Carly Christine Kieffer, Hammond
Kiara D. Lacoste, New Orleans
Alyssa Maria Landry, Brusly
Diamond Landry, Baton Rouge
Adarrial D. Lanus, Baton Rouge
Christopher David Lofstrom, Norwood
Kiah Dené Mack, Shreveport
Kasey McCoy, Zachary
Makayla Shakera McDonald, Mt. Hermon
Kei’Sharra Lashai Moore, Baker
Lakiya O. Nash, Baton Rouge
Ogom Nwabudike Jessica Nwabudike,
Missouri City, TX
Gregg Hanny Oben, Douala, Cameroon
Elizabeth Onu, Baton Rouge
Kiaci Denise Parker, Jonesville
Mykah Cheree Perkins, Tallulah
Nikita Jerneá Pugh, Plaquemine
Skylar Paige Randall, Baton Rouge
Taytiana L. Reed, Baton Rouge
Darryl W. Robinson, Baton Rouge
Brooklyn A. Rosette, Sunset
Anajoy Pelayo Savignol, Denham Springs
Essence Marshae Celina Savoy,
Opelousas
Hannah Schlaman, Batavia, IL
Brea Simmons, Darrow
Roshad J. Sterling, Harvey
Deborah K. Stirgus, Baton Rouge
Alyssa Marie Strauder, LaPlace
Jessica Marie Thibeaux, Duson
Kurisen K. Thomas, Addis
Latanya D. Thompson, Baton Rouge
Dwayna V. Tillman, Baton Rouge
Keaunte Rochelle Turner, Geismar
Asrielle Jordan Wade, Baton Rouge
Chelsea Paige Whitaker, Zachary
Myra Deshae Williams, Gonzales
Andrea Nicole Williams-Sanford, Ethel
Alaysia T. Wright, Minden
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
Sullyn Cloudet, Baton Rouge
Natasha Irene Dean, Elk Grove, CA
Treasure A. Jarvis, Baton Rouge
Raven A. Jefferson, Baton Rouge
Shazly N. Jones, Baton Rouge
Danielle Rachelle Mitchell, Baton Rouge
Mya M. Vessell, Baton Rouge
Charisma N. Wheeler, Baton Rouge
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Patrick Carriere, Ph.D., Dean
Candace D. Chatman, Student Marshal
Rason Irvin, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biology
Abbie S. Allen, Gonzales
Destiny T. Banks, Vidalia
Tristyn Evette Boss, Baton Rouge
Anthony Marvin Davis, Cordova, TN
Jayla Javon Edwards, Slidell
Destiney D. Forney, Baton Rouge
Jordan J. Gant, Monroe
Trey A. Gros, Vacherie
Elisa Shyron Hood, Stone Mountain, GA
Kenari Unique Jones, New Orleans
Alexis Lawson, New Orleans
Kaysha A. Mitchell, St. Martinville
Talisha Lashawn Parker, Baton Rouge
Azhia R. Sanchez, Baker
Caleb L. Washington, Baton Rouge
Lauryn Charlean Williams, Monroe
Chemistry
Milan J-Colby-Augustu Collins, Baton Rouge
Roman Jhi Holliday, Minden
Christina Tre’Nard Jones, Shreveport
Uriah J. Jones, Plaquemine
Marlin Darrell Williams, New Orleans
Mathematics and Physics
David Lee Tanner, Plaquemine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Lloyd Warren Allen, Baton Rouge
Tylan Terrell Bolden, Franklin
Jesus A. Castro, Port Arthur, TX
Candace D. Chatman, Baton Rouge
Jada N. Cooley, Memphis, TN
Jacqutavian Verdell Demery, Shreveport
Chioma Faith Eriken, Mesquite, TX
Eric B. Gholston Jr., Monroe, LA
Devon C. Hicks, Antioch, CA
Rason Irvin, Houston, TX
Cameron Marshay Johnson, Glen Burnie, MD
Myles M. Johnson, Baton Rouge
Dakwan Moody, Waldorf, MD
Adedapo Brandon Ogunba,
Stone Mountain, GA
Adedeji Sheldon Ogunba,
Stone Mountain, GA
Tavarri C. Robinson, Winnsboro
*Derrick Vance Warren II, Baton Rouge
Kamryn T. Williams, Baton Rouge
Matthew Lamar Williams, Zachary
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Rossano Lorenzo Alejandro Bailey,
New Orleans
Courtney B. Batiste, Alexandria
Furdis Boss, Baton Rouge
Ashleigh E. Brooks, Marrero
Da’Shaun Nashiem Dotson, Baton Rouge
Jerry Maurice Jackson, Miami
Tia Deshae Johnson, Baton Rouge
Richodd E. Matthews, Baton Rouge
Jelani Garvey Smith, Atlanta, GA
Christopher L. Wells, Hammond
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Kaylynn Armstrong, Shreveport
Manuel Salvador Castellon, New Orleans
Blade D. Chaisson, Lafayette
Chidinma Y. Dabels, Fort Worth, TX
Dondy Dorlus, Gretna
Jyrone Richard Daniel Jackson,
Baton Rouge
Christopher Patrick, Baton Rouge
Trinity D. Reed, Monroe
*Posthumous
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Hindi M. Alqahtani, Baton Rouge
Brittany S. Jones, Baton Rouge
Kerigan J. Ramsey, Baton Rouge
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Calvin B. Adams, Zachary
Naana P. Adjare-Sefa, Zachary
Carlos Elliot Alexander, Metairie
Keshyra D. Barber, Baton Rouge
Blair Jacob Blackledge, Zachary
Calvin Lemell Butler, Jackson
Trevon Cryer, Baton Rouge
Kianna P. Davis, Winnsboro
Michael Ayotunde Falodun, Baton Rouge
Taylor D. Fields, Greenwell Springs
Chase J. Foster, Baton Rouge
Taylor J. Holliday, Baton Rouge
Terrance T. Jones, LaPlace
Jason C. Joseph, Thibodaux
Waynecia Nicole Porter, Baton Rouge
Jonesha Mckayla Turner, Jackson
NELSON MANDELA COLLEGE OF GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Damien Ejigiri, Ph.D., Dean
Qymeshia Q. Mayhew, Student Marshal
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Political Science
Cassidy P. Bowman, Lutz, FL
Jayla A. Broomfield, Phoenix, IL
Kayla Aaliyah Broomfield, Phoenix, IL
Kalen I. Brown, Lake Charles
Dorien Carter, Sorrento
Kentravius T. Coleman, Alexandria
Harmoni O’Neil Colston, Shreveport
Loghan G. Dawson, Keithville
Antasia Monae Hawkins-Blakeney,
Waldorf, MD
Dexter Nicholas Jackson, Brusly
Aaliyah C. Johnson, LaPlace
Kennedy P. Johnson, Fresno, TX
Najah E. Jones, Monroe
Emerald Danielle Morris, Baton Rouge
Donna Marie Pitts, Donaldsonville
Ashlee R. Sharper, Zachary
Taylor Imoni Smith, LaPlace
Kasey D. Williams, Baton Rouge
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Psychology
Alyneisha Deyon Blount, Baton Rouge Caché M. Brown, Zachary
Regina Latrease Brown, Monroe
Brionne Carroll, Dickinson, TX
Jada M. Carter, Rowlett, TX
Shemara Majalik Carter, Baton Rouge
Lynetta C. Celestine, Baton Rouge
Lakeithon Jamal Coleman, Baton Rouge
Lillian Davis, Winnfield
Taria L. Dearbone, Baton Rouge
Berry D’Ion Ferguson, Port Allen
Ashlyn J. Franklin, Fairburn, GA
Karlisa M. Franklin, Baton Rouge
Antionette C. Gilbeaux, Baton Rouge
Jalen Elliott Ivy, Ball
Aliana J. Jackson, Port Allen
Lazorria N. Jackson, Tallulah
Tyranesha Kentelle Johnson, Baton Rouge
Miah D’Shay Jordan, Gonzales
Juston Jamall Marshall, Monroe
Kayla Q. Marshall, Sweet Water, AL
Lebria E. Massey, DeRidder
Taylor Miller, New Orleans
Kahliyah R. Patterson, Baton Rouge
Jaela Nicole Roberts, Richmond, TX
Anita T. Stewart, Zachary
Marnise I. Stewart, Port Allen
Lacy Ophelia Stirgus, Hammond
Jonathan Orlando Sumbler, Katy, TX
Taylor M. Sylve, Marrero
Amya Nicole Webb, Spring, TX
Jantay E. Williams, Patterson
Samara L. Wilson, Prairieville
Sociology
Da’On Alexis Acosta, Spring, TX
Demetrice Bolden Payne, St. Martinville
Brandie Taiye Fields, Greensburg
Kendric Marshun Jones, Memphis, TN
Taneara Lanae Moore, Baltimore, MD
Jazzmine B. Poole, East St. Louis, IL
Ahsante Shivers, Oxon Hill, MD
Olen Nathaniel Tucker, Ocala, FL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Deja M. Babineaux, Iowa
Joseph A. Battaglia III, Lafayette
Caleb S. Broussard, Baton Rouge
Asia Brown, Baker
Sonsaray Chellete Brown, Baton Rouge
Breya Lasha Carter, Kentwood
Timera M. Carter, Kentwood
Wilneisha L. Cavalier, Baton Rouge
Thomas W. Celestin, LaPlace
Alexia G. Charles, Lake Charles
Cherise M. Christophe, New Orleans
Johnathan Laneal Crain, Franklinton
Tyevanshay Farmer, Ocala, FL
Joneisha J. Franklin, Baton Rouge
Jayden Gaulden-Saddler, Aberdeen, MD
Warren Juluke Gibson Sr., Baton Rouge
Joshua I. Gordon, Port Allen
Alayna Gray, Winterset, IA
Cedric L. Green, Shreveport
Caleb M. Hebert, LeCompte
Ryan Carlton Gregory Hicks, Murrieta, CA
Ashley Monet Jackson, LaPlace
Thelma Marie Jackson, Vacherie
Jaden Daneá Johnson, Lutcher
Shayla Johnson, Sacramento, CA
Kermit Johnson IV, Zachary
Malik A .Joseph, Jennings
Laura D. Leblanc, Port Allen
Qymeshia Q. Mayhew, Tuscaloosa, AL
Chiquita N. Mcquirter, St. Francisville
Anthony Keeshun Montgomery, Walker
Kei’Sharra Lashai Moore, Baker
Faith J. Placide, New Orleans
Tyanna M. Randle, Moss Point, MS
Tyran C. Scott, Lafayette
Sharodni P. Shepherd, Shreveport
Joseline Stefany Sorto Aleman, Dallas, TX
Makayla A. Stephens, Milwaukee, WI
Jamya Brianna Walker, Ferriday
Jakaylin White, Shreveport
Jazmine Y’Vonne White, Hattiesburg, MS
Lessie Jadé Williams, Houma
Shalita G. Williams, Zachary
Angelique Shanice Woods, Indianapolis, IN
Shameka Trynette Young, Baton Rouge
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Tori Elise Bonds, Zachary
Lashuntae G. Burrell, Zachary
Kiesha M. Conner, Ferriday
Delaijah A. Ferguson, Baker
Sara Smith Garner, Baton Rouge
Kaylah K. Glaude, Baton Rouge
Lindsey Laquinn Hoard, Winnsboro
Alexis C. Kador, Addis
Keanché D. Leslie, Baton Rouge
Fredrika Andrea Orange, Baton Rouge
Kia Alexis Reese, New Orleans
Kayla L. Rose, Baker
Destiny Nicole Ross, Zachary
Amyri M. Smith, Baton Rouge
Daneijah M. Smith, Mansura
Jaquala T. Stewart, Baton Rouge
Iralisha D. Williams, New Orleans
DOLORES MARGARET RICHARD SPIKES
HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATES
Completing their Matriculation with Full Honors
Karen E. Crosby, Ph.D., Dean, Honors College
and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Sciences and Engineering
Calvin B. Adams II
Degree: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Title: Thermal Performance
Study of Multiport Heat Exchanger
with Naphtha Oil
Thesis Advisor: Brian Warren, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Sciences and Engineering
Blair Blackledge
Degree: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Title: Perceptions of STEM in HBCUs
Thesis Advisor: Brian Warren, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Sciences and Engineering
Garrick Breaux
Degree: B.S. in Agriculture
Thesis Title: Industrial Hemp: Growth &
Application
Thesis Advisor: Janana Snowden, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Southern Institute
for Medicinal Plants
Department of Agricultural Sciences College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
Roman Holliday
Degree: B.S. in Chemistry
Thesis Title: Environmentally Friendly
Bifunctional Catalyst for ORR and
OER from Coconut Shell Particles
Thesis Advisor: Maryam Jahan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
College of Sciences and Engineering
Kevin Kyle Taylor-Jarrell II
Degree: B.S. in Finance with a Minor in Computer Science
Thesis Title: An Exploratory Analysis to
Examine the Sustainability of The
Microsoft Corporation and the
Financial Impact of Generation Z
Thesis Advisor: Lauri Patterson, JD, MBA
Instructor of Accounting
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
College of Business
Brook Jefferson
Degree: B.S. in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Hybridization in Parasites
Thesis Advisor: Antonio Harris, Ph.D.
Professor of Agricultural Science
Department of Agricultural Sciences College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences
Lauryn R. Langley
Degree: B.S. in Agricultural Sciences
Thesis Title: Melatonin Profiling During
Grape Berry Development and
Ripening
Thesis Advisor: Devaiah Kambiranda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Agricultural Science
Department of Agricultural Sciences
College of Agriculture, Family and
Consumer Sciences
Jasmyn Linzy
Degree: B.S. in Business Management
Thesis Title: The Implications of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 20
Years Later
Thesis Advisor: Albert D. Clark, Ph.D.
Professor of Management and
Marketing
Department of Management and Marketing
College of Business
Jada Perkins
Degree: B.S. in Psychology
Thesis Title: The Effects of Cultural
Mistrust and Spirituality on the
Resistance to take the COVID-19
Vaccine among African American
College Students
Thesis Advisor: Reginald Rackley, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
College of Arts, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Jessica R. Robinson
Degree: B.S. in Agriculture Science
Thesis Title: Cattle Scours: Explained,
Explored, and Executed
Thesis Advisor: Tyra David Brown, DVM
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Science
Department of Agricultural Sciences
College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
Essence Savoy
Degree: B.S. in Nursing
Thesis Title: A Review of Literature: The
Impact of Stress on Nursing
Students’ Mental Health
Thesis Advisor: Tonda Martin Ph.D., R.N.
Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Shonna Smith
Degree: B.S. in Agricultural Sciences,
concentration in Animal Science
Thesis Title: Effects of Cool-Season Forages
on the Growth Performance and
Parasitic Load of Dry Spanish Does in a Subtropical Climate
Thesis Advisor: Dana A. Pollard, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor of Animal Production Sys.
Department of Agricultural Sciences
College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
Taylor Imoni Smith
Degree: B.A. in Political Science
Thesis Title: The Fight for Liberation: A Comparative Study of The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement
and The American Black Lives
Matter Movement
Thesis Advisor: Sherice J. Nelson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department of Political Science and Geography
Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences
Lenecia L. Turner
Degree: B.S. in Finance
Thesis Title: Economic and Financial Crises: The Possible Precautions to take to Prevent Future Crises
Thesis Advisor: Sherman Pittman, MPA
Adjunct Instructor of Economics
Department of Finance
College of Business
Amin Washington
Degree: B.S. in Agricultural Sciences
Thesis Title: Housing and Lighting Effects on
Broiler Growth and Carcass Weights
Thesis Advisor: Harold Mellieon, Ph.D. and Jodi Morton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Department of Animal Sciences
College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences
Chelsea P. Whitaker
Degree: B.S in Nursing
Thesis Title: Confronting Racial Disparities Among African American Women in Maternal Health in the
United States.
Thesis Advisor: Rosalynn Thyssen, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
College of Nursing and Allied
Health
Kasey Williams
Degree: B.A. in Political Science,
Thesis Title: Obama vs. Trump: Impact on Mexican Immigrants
Thesis Advisor: Melanie Smith Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences
CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION
SPRING 2022
United States Army
Second Lieutenant Faith J. Placide
Louisiana National Guard
Quartermaster Corps
Baton Rouge
Second Lieutenant Caleb L. Washington
Louisiana National Guard
Ordnance Corps
New Orleans
HONOR GRADUATES SPRING 2022
Summa Cum Laude
Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.90 – 4.00
Asia A. Alexander
Candace D. Chatman
Rason Irvin
Qymeshia Q. Mayhew
Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.70 – 3.89
Alexis Paloma Araia
Caleb S. Broussard
Deshayla L. Creft
Jada N. Cooley
Taria L. Dearbone
Antasia Monae Hawkins-Blakeney
Brook K. Jefferson
Aaliyah C. Johnson
Lauryn R. Langley
Jasmyn Nicole Linzy
Camryn Alexis Martin
Adedeji Sheldon Ogunba
Kellesha Reese
Shonna Lee Smith
Taylor Imoni Smith
Jayln R. Tate
Ryleigh Taylor
Lenecia Latrice Turner
Danaisha Shanta Twillie
Mya M. Vessell
Kasey D. Williams
Cum Laude
Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.40 -3.69
Calvin B. Adams
Deja M. Babineaux
Charles Joseph Barjon
Blair Jacob Blackledge
Tori Elise Bonds
Antzavier D. Brown
Calvin Lemell Butler
Ricker Diver Carter
Harmoni O’Neil Colston
Naomi Michelle Cooper
Chioma Faith Eriken
Delaijah A. Ferguson
Briance D. Fluker
Roman Jhi Holliday
Jaden Daneá Johnson
Maliya S. Johnson
Mickenzie J. Johnson
Talaya T. Johnson
Tia Deshae Johnson
Kristen M. King
Jamarcus Isaiah Moore
Tyanaese N’Bushe’ Moore
Alafair P. Moss
Kirstin M. O’Neal
Gregg Hanny Oben
Adedapo Brandon Ogunba
Christopher Patrick
Kahliyah R. Patterson
Donna Marie Pitts
Kerigan J. Ramsey
Trinity D. Reed
Jessica R. Robinson
Olivia M. Samuels
Essence Marshae Celina Savoy
Tyran C. Scott
Lealer I. Sims
David Lee Tanner
Kevin Kyle Taylor-Jarrell II
Amin Annabelle Washington
Amisa Washington
Caleb Donte Washington
Lauryn Charlean Williams
Kamryn T. Williams
Spencer A. Williams
Michael Elijah Wilson
Angelique Shanice Woods
Honorable Mention
Cumulative Grade-point Average of 3.00 -3.39
Victoria A. Adams
Nkechi Monica Aibomosi
Stella Akinsoji
Abbie S. Allen
Rossano Lorenzo Alejandro Bailey
Yasmine Bailey
Larry K. Barabino
Keshyra D. Barber
Garrick R. Breaux
Jayla A. Broomfield
Kalen I. Brown
Regina Latrease Brown
Lashuntae G. Burrell
Chelsea Leigh Clinton
Dru’Mom Cook
Tayla D. Cook
Jalyn Marie Davis
Natasha Irene Dean
Charles J. Dennis
Dondy Dorlus
Da’Shaun Nashiem Dotson
Jade Niara Duncan
Mattie N. Dunham
Jasmine Nicole Elliott
Michael Ayotunde Falodun
Ariya Breyon Farrow
Taylor D. Fields
Joneisha J. Franklin
Falon M. Gant
Joli Renee Gill
Tiara Nicole Gillespie
Katelyn Sharae Guillory
Lindsey Laquinn Hoard
Kayln J. Hughes
Jasmine Hunter
Tingting Huo
Julian Christopher Isabel
Treasure A. Jarvis
Kennedy P. Johnson
Myles M. Johnson
Matthew Eugene Jones
Tyesha N. Jones
Carly Christine Kieffer
Nakia Zanae Kincey
Adarrial D. Lanus
Shatoya A. Linzer
Kiah Dené Mack
Celeste D. Maine
Kasey McCoy
Makayla Shakera McDonald
Taneara Lanae Moore
Lakiya O. Nash
Elizabeth Onu
Kiaci Denise Parker
Waynecia Nicole Porter
Tyanna M. Randle
Kia Alexis Reese
Jaela Nicole Roberts
Dymond R. Robertson
Darryl W. Robinson
Kyreana K. Rowland
Anajoy Pelayo Savignol
Sharodni P. Shepherd
Chalyn B. Smith
Jelani Garvey Smith
Robria T. Smith
Joseline Stefany Sorto Aleman
Jessica Marie Thibeaux
Asrielle Jordan Wade
Jamya Brianna Walker
Ashalyn Nechole Washington
Chelsea Paige Whitaker
Jazmine Y’Vonne White
Dana P. Williams
Matthew Lamar Williams
Myra Deshae Williams
Shan’Kia Danielle Williams
Quiyanna Danielle Wilson
Charity N. Winfield
Alaysia T. Wright