Pictured are (from left) Cynthia Vondohlen and Paige Williams. East Cheatham Elementary School teacher Melissa Adams Jones said this about the dynamic duo: “Paige and Cynthia both bring an eagerness and excitement to the classroom. Each had worked at ECES prior to student teaching (Paige worked in the ECES daycare) and built strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community. These experiences, coupled with their teacher education coursework at TSU, have produced two teachers who are ready to begin their careers as educators. They are uniquely gifted, and each has had the opportunity to develop her skills and talents during the student teaching semester.” / Randy Moomaw/The Times

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Written by
Randy Moomaw

(ASHLAND CITY, Tenn.) – For the past school year, student teachers Cynthia Vondohlen and Paige Williams have served as candidates in residence at East Cheatham Elementary School.

What makes this dynamic duo unique is that they are mother and daughter. They graduated on May 11 from Tennessee State University.

Vondohlen had worked as an aide at ECES and knew after two years of helping out in the classroom that she wanted to go back to school and learn to teach.

“A teacher had to have surgery and would be out for eight weeks,” Vondohlen said. “(Principal) Sherry Gibbs came in to create a curriculum for the substitute and myself to follow, and suddenly the wheels started turning.”

Adding to that was encouragement to go back to school was from educators Paula Shelton, Kathy Adams, Melissa Adams Jones and Gibbs.

“I knew I was capable, but what to do next was to get my degree,” she said.

She added: “My husband Donnie and I talked it over for about a year, going back and forth about how to get it done, how to pay the bills, and a thousand other questions to answer. Then, we were sitting on the bed one night when he said — I believe in you, and I want you to do this.”

Vondohlen said they mapped out a game plan, which included night and online classes.

Williams, 21, has always been inspired by her mother, who remarried when Paige was five years old.

“Paige was my saving grace because she gave me a purpose,” said Vondohlen, who raised her daughter as a single mother.

Williams recalls the time that her grandmother showed up at school to tell her that she was about to have a little sister.

“She had Erin then and later she had Ellie,” Williams said. “There was six years between Erin and me and eight between Ellie and me. I always felt like a second mom to them. Looking after them gave me a love for children and a desire to help people.”

That love for children made her think about teaching, but that was not her first career choice.

“My senior year of high school I decided to go for nursing in part because you could make more money, but once I took anatomy and physiology I changed my mind,” she said. “I’ve always loved working with kids. Mom would bring home stories of her school life as an aide. Her passion for school and loving kids ignited my flame getting me excited about teaching.”

By the end of their sophomore years, the two found that they needed most of the same classes, which they enrolled in together.

As student teachers, both have worked in K-1 at ECES, with Vondohlen assigned to Paula Shelton and Williams to Rebeka Reesor.

Close bond

The two assessed each other’s strengths.

“We have the same work ethic and determination, and we’re both hard working, but our styles in approaching things are different yet we complement each other,” Vondohlen said.

The two have spent many hours studying together and have benefited from each other’s perspective.

“Mom’s older and wiser, but she’s very young at heart,” Williams said. “There are times I can be too rigid, but she reminds me that it’s OK to chill out and have some fun.”

Vondohlen said the two cheer for each other but hold their own when it comes to getting the work done, although the 39-year-old mother admits that technology has been a bit of a challenge.

“She’s taught me to not be afraid of technology,” she said.

The two feel the experience has further strengthened their close bond.

As for lessons learned from the experience, there are many.

Williams has learned to be more flexible and to not be so hard on herself, and she has an even deeper respect for her mother.

“I can’t imagine being a mom and having a full-time job while getting through school. I’m so proud of her for having the determination to see it through,” she said.

Vondohlen thanked God and her family at home and at ECES for helping her achieve her goal.

“Never once in five years have I wanted to give up,” Vondohlen said. “That’s something I needed to discover about myself.”

The two hope to be assigned to teaching positions in the county, but there is one thing they don’t quite see eye to eye on.

“Although we have much in common, we’re also different in many ways, especially when it comes to how to decorate our classrooms,” Williams said. “I’d pick out greens and blues and tans, while with mom it’s bright blue, zebra and neon pink.”

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Nashville, Tennessee 37209
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About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

Mr. TSU Sidney Johnson and Miss TSU Danicia Hayes introduced Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the spring 2013 commencement speaker for Tennessee State University. (Photo by John S. Cross, TSU Media Relations)

“Keep Hope Alive,” Jesse Jackson Tells Graduates

NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – The return to Hale Stadium Saturday in a large part contributed to the massive celebration that accompanied TSU’s 101^st spring commencement when more than 1,200 graduates walked across the huge stage to receive their degrees.

Seeing the graduates’ faces in digital displays projected on two massive jumbotron screens as they receive their degrees from TSU President, Dr. Glenda Glover and commencement speaker, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, gave parents, relatives and friends an extra thrill from the packed Hale Stadium.

Maria Ann Randall, 66, who came from Indianapolis to watch her niece, Melissa Walker, receive her degree in Arts and Sciences, said she was extra excited to be able to “actually see and hear Melissa’s name from way up in the stadium as the President gave her the degree.”

“This is really great and a good investment, and makes a proud moment even more meaningful,” said Randall, who was obviously surprised that this was the first time in more than 30 years a graduation was taking place at the stadium. “You all should do this more often.”

For Jackson, the civil rights icon, it was all business. The graduates needed to be reminded about what was expected of them, the challenges those before them faced, the possibilities that lie ahead, and making education more affordable.

“The American dream, which you pursue, is one big net, we are all in it and no one is out,” said Jackson. “The challenge is for all of us to renew our commitment and lift America from the bottom up, not just from the top down.”

Saying that there was too much wealth at the top while the middle class sank, Jackson acknowledged the current economic recovery, but added, “It is from the top down, not from the bottom up.”

“People are struggling to make ends meet; opportunities are getting fewer. As you leave from here there are some of you who will go home instead of going to work. But you must not surrender. Go out and look for more jobs and more education,” Jackson said.

Last semester, a significant number of the students, about 16,000 from HBCUs, were casualties of the federal government’s new and tighter rules governing Parent Plus Loans used by thousands of parents to help pay college costs. HBCUs lost about $166 million in Plus Loans because fewer parents were eligible to receive the government funding. TSU lost $1.6 million.

Jackson, who in the 60s marched along side Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the fight for freedom, sees this “discrepancy” as another roadblock or government “ploy” to deny minority access to quality education.

“After 50 years since the March on Washington led by Dr. King, today, we are freer but still less equal,” said Jackson, the two-time former presidential contender, and founder and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a multi-issue social justice organization. He referred to the “immoral war” in Iraq, violence and hate as reasons behind the inequality.

He reminded the graduates about TSU’s contribution to education for Blacks and the institution’s role in the struggle for equality.

“This was a hotbed of activity for talent,” Jackson said of TSU. “It is a monument to our struggle that we made the New South new. Segregation was more than skin deep. It was bone marrow deep and 50 years later, we’re freer but less equal.”

Asking the graduates and the audience to join him in chanting his famous “Keep Hope Alive” line, Jackson challenged the graduating class not to give up when faced with adversities.

“It is not where you came from or who you come from, but where you are going with what you have. No one here knows what you will be tomorrow, but keep hope alive,” he added, citing the 1968 Memphis, Tenn., uprising, when Dr. King went to support African-American sanitation workers who were striking for equal pay and for a union.

“Mr. (Henry) Baskin, your President, Dr. Glover’s father, was a garbage worker who, as a sanitation supervisor, was a leader in that march. So, from the daughter of a garbage worker to President of university – anything is possible, you only have to be determined. Don’t surrender; keep hope alive.”

In addressing her first commencement class since becoming president in January, Dr. Glover congratulated the graduates for their achievement, and thanked their parents, relatives and friends for the support.

“These students are out here today to celebrate their achievements because of you,” Dr. Glover said. “They could not have made it without you nudging them on and giving them the kind of support they need to be successful.”

The President, who called Jackson a friend, thanked the civil rights leader for his contribution to the movement for justice. She talked days earlier about the appropriateness of Jackson’s participation in the commencement and his speech to the students because 2013 marks 50 years since one of the civil rights movement’s defining moments.

“Since it is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, since [Rev. Jackson] is a notable icon of the entire civil rights movement, I thought it was just proper for him to encourage the students,” Glover said. “That march was about employment and economics, the same issues that graduates are confronting today. Fast-forward 50 years and we have Rev. Jackson to talk to us.”

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Nashville, Tennessee 37209
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About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

Dr. Glenda Glover

Dear TSU Family:

Our 2013 Spring Commencement was truly a grand occasion, and it could not have happened without you! This letter expresses my sincerest gratitude to all who participated in the Commencement activities. We came together in a spirit of oneness. And I say to our great faculty, staff, graduates, alumni and supporters – Thank You for a job well done!

A special thank you is extended to Mr. Ron Brooks, Mr. Al Hill, Mr. Jerrold McRae, and the entire Facilities Management team for working throughout the night to ensure that we all had dry seating after the rain, and for the beautiful flooring in Hale Stadium.  Also, a special thank you is extended to Dr. Cade and the various Commencement Committees for their tireless work in the planning and execution of all events.

We proved that we are family! Thank you for prayers for sunshine, and also for your patience and guidance – whether it was providing parking, making phone calls, or attending our various events as an alumnus or friend. The community partnerships with TSU proved to be vital and apparent during the graduation.

I proudly proclaim that Tiger Pride is alive and well!

With sincerest thanks and appreciation,

Glenda Glover

President

NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Commencement is a special time for the University community. Whether a student, faculty member, family member or friend, the ceremony is an important event that culminates many years of hard academic work.

That hard work paid off for more than 1,200 graduates when Tennessee State University conferred degrees Saturday, May 11 during the University’s Spring 2013 commencement ceremony in Hale Stadium.

Candidates eligible for graduation included 841 students earning undergraduate degrees, 400 received graduate degrees and 63 doctoral candidates. Six graduate students also received education specialist degrees, while 12 students received graduate certificates.

Also notable is a total of 224 students eligible to graduate with honors including 31 earning summa cum laude (GPA of at least 3.75), 84 magna cum laude (GPA of at least 3.50) and 109 earning cum laude (GPA of at least 3.25). Additionally, 384 undergraduate and 405 graduate students graduated with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Students eligible for degree included:

Graduate and Advanced Degrees

• Dilmon Abdullah, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Anne Adams, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Shade Adigun, Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner RODP
• Christina Agee, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Stacey Atkins, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Charlotte Baird, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Tiffany Barnett, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kelley Bass, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Brandon Bather, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Stephen Baxley, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Renee Berry, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Whitney Bolton Erickson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Brea Bond, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Charlotte Boyd, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Regina Bragg, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Phillip Brandon, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Elizabeth Brinson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Dorian Brooks, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Amber Brown, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Melissa Brown, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Julie Bumpus, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Trisha Burnham, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Maureen Camacho, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Lindsay Carlson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Ashley Carr, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Brandy Carson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Donna Casteel, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Lee   Cheatham, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Jon Christian,  M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kyra Clenney, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Amy Clifft, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Melanie Cobb, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jason Controy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Anna Cox, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Lindsey Cox, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Tracye Daniels, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Mistye Davidson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Sarah Davis, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Christie Denman, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Julie Donohue, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• James Driscoll, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Deborah Dugger, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Carrie Elam, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Joel Ellis, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Lindsey England, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Gloria Enriquez, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Benjamin Farmer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Tonja Fogg, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jewell Frasier, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Nicole Frye, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Lauren Galapon, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jesus Garcia, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Ryan Garofalo, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Amanda Gaunichaux, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Evelyn George, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Marie Glasgow, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Regina Goldwire, Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner RODP
• Sarah Goodwin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Lisa Gordon, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Steven Gosselin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Jerrod Grace, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Aaron Greear, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Ilyssia Greer, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jacob Hamrick, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Mckinley Hathaway, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Angela Herndon, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Cameron Hofstetter, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Julie Honey, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Lori Honeycutt, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Gilbert Humbert, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Anna Jackson, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Shannon Johns, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Ashley Joines, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Pamela Jones, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• JoBeth Kennedy, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Amanda Kesterson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Summer Kittrell, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Michael Klomp, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Terri Knight, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Christine Kowal, Graduate Certificate, Nursing Education
• Halima Labi, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Allison Lamb, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Victoria Lawrence, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Mary Lax, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Hunter Leedy, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Kimberly Len, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Tracy Linam, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jeffery Lipscomb, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Waeemany Lowery, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Shao Chun, Ma, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jao Makor, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Sheila Mandragouras, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Amber Manning, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jenna Manz, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Lauren Massey, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jasmine Mastin, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Jillian Mayo, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Gary Mays, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Thomas McClain, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Jana McCord, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Leslie McLaurin, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kimberly McNair, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Nadia Menaj, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Chakaia Miles, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Michelle Mitchell, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Irmalynn Mooneyham, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kurt Naugles, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Kerrianna Neilson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Robert Nelson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Garfield Oakley, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Elmira Obrien, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Robert Palmer, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Dana Palombo, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• William Pearson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jeremy Perry, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Thomas Porter, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Rodney Posely, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Vicmari Prospero, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jason Rath, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Renee Rawson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Kelly Ray, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Stacy Reames, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Joyce Reed, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Kelly Regan, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Denniferm Reliford, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Daniel Richardson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Amanda Rigsby, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Irene Rodriguez, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Elizabeth Rolen, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jennifer Rush, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Jennifer Saliba, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Charlene Saunders, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Brooke Scurlock, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Brittni Sesler, Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner RODP
• Sarah Sharpe, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Bryan Shaver, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Charles Sibley, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Sara Sizemore, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Linsey Stairs, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Tina Stephens, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Monicka Stevenson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Angella Stewart, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Imarogbe Stokes, Master of Public Health, Public Health
• Jonathan Strickland, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• LaDonna Strickland, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Theresa Sumrell, Masters Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy
• Rachel Sweat, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Christy Tate, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Shatika Taylor, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Dolores Thomas, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Miakka Thompson, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kyle Todd, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Christie Tucker, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Christina Twine, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Maya Tyler, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Shenette Vicente, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Julie Vu, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Rachel Weakley, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Rebecca Weakley, Master of Science, Speech and Hearing Science
• Janet Webster-Call, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jill Weida, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Donna White, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Denise Whitford, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Laura Wolfe, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jeannie Wood, Graduate Certificate, Nursing Education
• Jeannie Wood, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Cory Wright, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Duvall Young, Master of Arts in Education, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jennifer Young, M.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Julie Zelenock, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Vashonda Allen, Master of Science, Biology
• Abimbola Allison, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Kesha Bailey, Master of Science, Biology
• Jaman Bass, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Samuel Bediako, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Crystal Byrd, Master of Science, Biology
• Jahred Carlise, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• TeAndra Conley, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Beverly Dixon, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Rajyalaxmi Donikini, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Delicia Favors, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Shondra Gipson, Master of Science, Chemistry
• Ravindra Golkonda, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Swethabangari Golkonda, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Sarah Hovis, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Catherine Jackson, Master of Science, Biology
• Olena James, Master of Science, Biology
• Roodie Johnson, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Gary Kelley, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Science
• Amine Laradji, Master of Science, Chemistry
• Olisa Menakaya, Master of Science, Chemistry
• Virginia Moore, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Bukola Oke, Master of Science, Biology
• Michelle Page, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Ashley Payne, Master of Science, Biology
• Quinton Puckett, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Shari Scott, Master of Science, Biology
• Sydnee Trabue, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Science
• Long Zhang, Master of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Sergio Aguilar, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Alexandria Berkley, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Mark Blythe, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Jonathan Bolston, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Fatoumatta Cham, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Eckton Chinyanga, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Margaret Cooley, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Robert Davis, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Marta Dorcey, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Frederick Hill, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Ji-Yan Hung, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Lanae Jackson, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Ai-Hsin Leung, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Kevin Moore, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Murad Omer, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Marlin Parker, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Nicholas Parker, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Candice Salter, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Rebecca Thomas, Master of Business Admin, Business Administration
• Kathryn Ali, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Holly Baldwin, Master of Science, Psychology
• Christopher Barber, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Nichelle Barksdale, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Kenneth Barnes, Master of Science, Psychology
• Bryan Barnett, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Suzanne Blackwood, Master of Science, Psychology
• Tonya Brooks, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Tocarra Cecil, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• Tonya Chase, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Otis Clayton, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Tahirah Coleman, Master of Education, Administration and Supervision
• La’Keshia Collins, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Jennifer Colvin, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Patricia Dale, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Oscar Denning, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Delvin Donaldson, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Andrew Dorris, Master of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Maria Edlin, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Chuckeia Folley, Master of Science, Psychology
• Janice Fox, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Edward Gray, Master of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Darreon Greer, Master of Science, Psychology
• Sedric Griffin, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Derica Griggs, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• Donna Grissom, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Katrina Haley, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Lakeisha Hamilton, Master of Science, Psychology
• Tammy Hatfield, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Michaela Hathaway, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Constance Hayes, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Meredith Herndon, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Chanell Ingram, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Jaleeca Jacobs, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Jasmine Jacobs, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Kisha James, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
• Elizabeth Johnson, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Nehemiah Johnson, Master of Science, Psychology
• Tanesha Johnson, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Jonathan Kelly, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Dominique Keys, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Arnita King, Master of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Kassie King, Master of Education, Special Education
• Laura Lamb, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Karla Larkin, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• LaToya Leavy, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• Mary Ledbetter, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Natasha Lee, Master of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Ramona Lewis, Master of Science, Psychology
• Denise Lowe, Master of Education, Special Education
• Francisco Lucio, Master of Science, Psychology
• Audrey Lukula, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Taketta Marshall, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• Cramer Martin, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Amanda McCoy, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Richard Mears, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Esther Mendez, Master of Science, Psychology
• Jonatalyn Mercer, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Apryl Mitchell, Master of Science, Psychology
• Kristy Mitchell, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Johanna Monroe, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
• John Moore, Master of Education, Special Education
• Alice Myles, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Ariane Narain, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
• Jessica Niesner, Master of Science, Psychology
• Omotayo Ojetola, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Avis Ortiz, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Russell Perkins, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Bianca Phillips, Master of Science, Psychology
• Lorenzo Pilate, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Stephen Pirtle, Master of Education, Special Education
• Michelle Prater, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Viola Prater, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Terri Richardson, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Brent Robinson, Master of Science, Psychology
• Sherry Sanderson, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Lisa Schutt, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Joann Sebastian, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Natalia Sellars, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• William Shipley, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Mohsen Shirani, Education Specialist, Administration and Supervision
• Carolann Stewart, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Angela Stokes, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Angela Summers, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Grant Swallows, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Catherine Thomas, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Leslie Tomichek, Master of Science, Professional School Counseling
• Sherrill Toran, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Zachary Ward, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Janay Washington, Master of Education, Elementary Education
• Nicole Watson, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Steven Way, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Valerie Webb, Master of Science, Psychology
• Charles Williams, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
• Fabre Williams, Doctor of Education, Administration and Supervision
• Keno Worthy, Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Bonnie Young, Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
• Husam Adas, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Tayo Adedokun, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Bashir Alsaidi, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Earnest Anthony, Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences
• Aras Barzanji, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Edward Brewer, Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences
• Ben Celso, Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences
• Vinayak Elangovan, Doctor of Philosophy, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Daniel Emaasit, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Shimeles Eshete, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Mohammad Habibi, Doctor of Philosophy, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Jamal Henderson, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Hung Wai Ho, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Harini Janumpalli, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Boniphace Kutela, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Maged Mikhail, Doctor of Philosophy, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Rajeshkumar Patel, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Gary Pepper, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Da Janel, Roberts-Smith, Master of Engineering  Engineering
• LaFrance Robinson, Master of Science, Mathematical Sciences
• Lore’al Spear, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Christin Staples, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Timothy Stratton, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Kevin Terrell, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Khadijeh Wehbi, Master of Science, Computer and Info Systems Engr
• Alfred Willis, Master of Engineering, Engineering
• Michael Burrage, Master of Science, Music Education
• Rontrell Callahan, Master of Science, Music Education
• Melanie Cook, Master of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
• Stephanie Davis, Master of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
• Chasitie Goodman, Master of Arts, English
• Michael Haley, Master of Arts, English
• Jessica Johnson, Master of Science, Music Education
• Gaile Mann, Master of Arts, English
• Ayona Reeves, Master of Science, Music Education
• Robert Rooks, Master of Arts, English
• Ramone Smith,  Master of Arts, English
• Tommye Sutton, Master of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
• Juanita Thigpen, Master of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
• Kesha Thomas, Master of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
• Peggy Way, Master of Arts, English
• Anthony Anderson, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Lisa Baeza, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Christy Barbo, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Kristen Brewer, Graduate Certificate, Non Profit Management
• Kristen Brewer, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Jeremy Brown, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Colette Crawley, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• David Dees, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Pamela Fuqua, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Laurissa Garlington, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Markia Gupton, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Scott Hamm, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Monya Harris, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Myisha Harris-Smith, Graduate Certificate, Non Profit Management
• Roderick Hulett, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Devlin Hytche Simms, Graduate Certificate, Non Profit Management
• Lue Jarrett, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Sonya Johnson, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Alisha Jones, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Henry Jones, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Assana Kassim, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Sean Kice, Graduate Certificate, Health Administration and Plan
• O’Bryant Landrum, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Cynthia Manning, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Chipo Maringa, Doctor of Philosophy, Public Administration
• Lane Marks, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Nycole Meneese, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Tequeila Moon, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Jacqueline Moore, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Maryam Moosa, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Janay Moreland, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Christie Payne, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Katherine Protos, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Deborah Ray, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Tiffany Rhodes, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Tiffany Rhodes, Graduate Certificate, Non Profit Management
• Tela Robinson, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Barbara Russell, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Carolyn Taylor, Master of Social Work, Social Work
• Michael Watson, Graduate Certificate, Health Administration and Plan
• Michael Watson, Master of Public Admin., Public Administration
• Brittiney Williams, Master of Professional Stud, Professional Studies
• Valerie Williams, Graduate Certificate, Non Profit Management
• Mary Wright, Master of Social Work, Social Work

Undergraduate Degrees

• Timineri, Aboh, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Brittaney Abrons, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Muna Aden, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Lacey Akers, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Asma Alammuri, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Mardin Ali, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Antoinette Allen, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Marren Aluoch, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Marshe Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Joana Andrews, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Korevina Armstrong, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Karen Atherton, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Lashunda Atkins, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Yewudwork Ayaleke, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Shilan Babiry, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Sandra Bailey, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Oluwabunmi Bamidele, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Chelsea Banks, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Jonathan Barfield, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Brittley Barnes, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Masum Bashar, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Noah Batkin, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Chelsea Belcher, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Quanisha Bell, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Bethany Bennett, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Alvisha Black, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Damanita Bland, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Terry Blankenship, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Lester Blanton, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Paula Bledsoe, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• LaTasha Bolden, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Kimberly Booth, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Tara Bottorff, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Elizabeth Braun, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Danielle Broadrick, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jeffrey Brown, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Letrice Brown, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Richard Brown, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Janey Browning, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tammy Buchanan, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Lauren Buford, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Heather Burch, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Sofia Bushen, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Jasmine Byers, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Louise Calcut, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ariel Campbell, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Thomas Carlton, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Geneva Carney, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Courtney Carroll, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Renea Carter, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Nicole Caston, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Wako Chana, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Markeysha Cheatham, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Cassie Christian, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Courtney Clayton, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Jonathon Clemmer, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Alvin Clouse, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Johnathan Coleman, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Taryn Conn, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Renita Cook, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cassaundra Coonce, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Kimberly Cooper, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cheryl Copas, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Franceschina Coq, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Sarah Corzine, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kizzie Covington, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Robert Covington, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Faith Crawford, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Catherine Critton, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jeanine Crowe, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Jordan Culver, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Wendy Cunningham, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Shayla Curry, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Katlyn Dallas, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Brenda Davis, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cassius Davis, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Kelsi Davis, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Rebecca Derby, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Shanese Dismukes, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Wagma Dorani, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Markeya Dunn, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Kelley Dwyer, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Linda Edens, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Thomas Edwards, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Amber Ellis, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Tiara Ellis, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Blessing Emeagwai, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Kenneth England, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Shane Essary, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ronnie Etter, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Wayne Ferguson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Quintin Ficklin Jr., Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Genet Fikremariam, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Carolina Flenoid, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Chyna Fletcher, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Zarmina Folad, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Tasha Franklin, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Tashan Fredrick, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Asia Freeman, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• September Fuller, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Darrel Gaines, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Brenda Gallant, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Amanda Garrett, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Destiney Gaston, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jason Gaston, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Fairia Gaw, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Jared Geesaman, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Jennifer Gentry, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Winnie Gill, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Macie Gleaves, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Nicole Glover, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Kelly Glymph, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Arielle Golden, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jalisa Gordon, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• LaQuasha Gough, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Emmlee Gray, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Mikaela Gray, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Jada Green, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Karen Greer, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Brittney Gregory, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Shari Gregory, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Jerry Griffin, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Chrismene Guerrier, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Alyssa Gugger, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Jennifer Guy, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Melissa Guy, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Christian Haefele, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Menira Haji, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Naomi Halkis, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Aileen Harkins, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Adrienne Harris, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Latoya Harris, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Kendra Haten, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Corvelli Haynes, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Caleb Hedges, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Jasmyne Henderson, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Adrien Hill, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Dominique Hill, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Kina Hill, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Vanessa Hodges, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Teannah Holland, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Stacy Holloway, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Ashley Holman, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Miquelyn Holt, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Melissa Hooker, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Kimberly Hopkins, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Natalie Howard, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Joseph Howell, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Chelsea Hudson, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Keandra Hunt, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Wesley Hurst, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Samsam Ismael, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Asiya Jabee, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Jasmine Jackson, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Leslye Jackson, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Usman Jalloh, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Brandie James, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Tiffany James, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Ashley Johnson, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Heather Johnson, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Lateasha Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Leigh-Ann Johnson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Mubarik Johnson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tiffany Johnson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Whitney Johnson, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Avery Jones, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Danielle Jones, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Valorie Jones, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Lisa Keele, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Keith Kelley, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Gene Kelly, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Amber Kemper, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Jennifer Kendrick, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Karlee Key, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Wanda Key, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Bryce King, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cortney Kingrey, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Robert Kirtz, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jessica Kissner, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Sylvia Konteh, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Nakisha Kornegay, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Abiola Kosoko, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Dean Kouka, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ernst Laporte, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Victoria Lewis, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Tashimia Lindo, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tara Littlejohn, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Janet Long, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Keeyona Love, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Duy Lu, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cherie Luffman, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Abdillahi Mahad, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Chester Martin, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• William Martin, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Kalah Mathis, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Brentlee Mayhew, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Vanessa McDaniel, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Melissa McGhee, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Lauren McMahan, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Alexis Mccullough, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Christopher Mcnnane, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Leah Meadors-Burba, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Nebyou Mekuria, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Bisrat Mengistu, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ashlee Milan, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Shane Miles, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Kelsy Miller, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Stephanie Millhollin Kelley, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Jodie Mitchell, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Jennifer Morgan, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Brian Morrell, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Alex Morsey, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Lisa Mullaley, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Denisha Mumford, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Brian Mushamba, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Dionne Nance, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Solomon Negash, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jessica Nelson, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Nancy Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Jonathan Nolan, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Pamela Norrod, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Rebin Omer, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Ronald Opio, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Monica Osuigwe, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Staci Overstreet, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Eunice Owot, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Moses Oyeleye, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ann Page, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Victoria Palk, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Amanda Parker, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Morgan Perrin, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Kasey Pharis, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Corterrius Pittman, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Shane Pond, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Matthew Powell, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Christina Raiford, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jamal Ramsey, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Faiza Rashid, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kara Rath, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Dechin Rejab, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Rachel Renfroe, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Charles Rich, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Roshawnda Roberts, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ashley Rogers, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Maurice Royster, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jessica Rucker, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Chaquata Russell, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Joyce Sackey, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tina Sandlin, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Kimberly Savage, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Naomi Sawyers, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cameron Scitern, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Meaghan Scruggs, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Susan Seal, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Damaris Sheffield, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Eular Sirmons, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Evelyn Sisco, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Aleah Smith, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Amber Smith, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• George Smith, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Kelvina Smith, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Fatimata Sneed, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ashley Spann, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• April Stallings, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Lashondria Steele, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Thomas Steele, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Beth Stephenson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Ginger Stinson, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Jessica Stone, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Fawzya Suleyman, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
• Kayla Sutton, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Wondimagegn Tadesse, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Gehin Tahir, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Magi Takla, Bachelor of Science, Cardiorespiratory Care Science
• Maria Talley, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Patrick Tarrance Jr, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Troy Taylor, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Deborah Taylor-St Vincent, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tina  Thomas, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Kellen Thornton, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Filmon Tikue, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Dinh  Tran, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Carlos Tucker, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Talisha Tucker, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Kelly Turner, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Tonia Vanorder , Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Nathan Waldon, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Regina Walker, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Katina Warner, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Karen Watkins, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Angela Weatherbie, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Rashawn Weatherspoon, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Jwyanza Weaver, Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Sport Sc
• Chantele Wells, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Heather Williams, Bachelor of Science, Health Care Admin and Planning
• Myele Williamson, B.S. in Nursing, Nursing
• Dennetria Wilmore, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Cherita Wilson, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
• Emily Wilson, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Mersha Wolde, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Jessica Wood, Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Felicia Woods, Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
• Yoshunnah Woods, Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
• Donna Alexander, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Daniel Anglin, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Adaobi Azubike, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Ghariba Babiry, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
• Janee Boyd, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Megan Brown, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Catherine Clinton, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Cherrelle Coleman, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Maurice Collier, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Terranise Conner, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Jasmine Crowell, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Melissa Diniz, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Tammi Fralick, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Elizabeth Garrett, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Jasmine Gill, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Jarred Graham, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Amber Greene, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Ashley Greene, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Charita Harris, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Nancy Hawkins, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Justin Hayes, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Jonathan Heard, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Bareen Hesen, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Monique Hodges, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Simone Hopes, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Carol Houston,   Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Hunter Howard, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Danielle Howell, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Leslie Hughes, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Tasfia Islam, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Breia Jefferson, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Jerica Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Larissa Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Ryan Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Tierney Jordan, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• LaSaundra Keith, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Courtney Lewis, Bachelor of Science  Biology
• Myah Lipscomb, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Christopher Lomax, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Lanial Madden, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Michael Martin, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Tyesha Martin, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Kanesha McBee, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Sean Mills, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Prashant Mishra, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Brittany Morgan, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Wanda Moss, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Arneshia Murphy, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Tara Outlaw, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Kerry Parchman, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Samuel Patton, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Marcus Pennington, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Marcus Pennington, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• James Perry, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Aja Phillips, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Kadijah Porter, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Tyranny Pryor, Bachelor of Science,   Biology
• Shonkaan Randle, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• Kya Riley, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Bizaf Saban, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Anthony Sanders, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Kai Senayam, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Laporsha Shaw, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Simar Shemssulldin, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Hina  Siddiqui, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Alexis Sledge, Bachelor of Science      Chemistry
• Jasmine Smith, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Kristina Szyrwiel, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Candice Taylor, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Shericka Thomas, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Tiara Thompson, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Toney Tillman, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
• London Williams, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
• Darcy Workman, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Beyar Yahya, Bachelor of Science, Biology
• Adeyinka Adeola, Bachelor of Science, Communication
• Candace Buchanan, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Judy  Hubbert, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Anna  Jno-Finn, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Kyla  Moss, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Loum Odwar, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
• Joshua Shelton, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Marnita Spears, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Cynthia Vondohlen, Bachelor of Science, Arts and Sciences
• Lauren Amos, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Britney Bautista, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Mark Benitez, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Bruce Bentley, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Adu Blay, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Erica Blaylock, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Jason Blevins, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Cory Branch, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Eboni Brown, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Candance Burwell, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Daniel Carter, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Mia Carter, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Quinton Christian, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Nahja Clayton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Cordarrell Cobb, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Megan Cobb, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Laura Coble, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Jessica Cooley, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Alaina Cox, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Dallas Crumble, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Charmaine Cruse, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Courtney Currie, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Anthony Cutrale, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Jenea Daniels, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Julius Davis, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Scott  Dean, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Kenneth Dorsey, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Crystal Dudley, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Austin Edwards, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Aaron Elliott, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Joseph Fardello, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Andrea Fenderson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Tiara Garrett, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Albert Gray, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Nicole Green, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Malik Hagens, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Edil Handule, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Jessica Hernandez, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Nykesia Hess, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Kenneth Hill, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Jasmine Hudson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Charlaysia Hunter, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Bradley Jackson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Sidney Johnson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Anthony Jones, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Sanaz Kiani, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Latasha Kinnie, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Erin  Kirolous, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Juale Kuanpal, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Louie Matt, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Natasha Matthews, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Chasity McClinton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Michael McGaha, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Kirstie Mitchell, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Anthony Moore, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Robert Moore, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Keyaira Morgan, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Houston Mullins, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Brandon Norton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Nitor Ojei, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Lethia Owens, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Donna Patton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Jason Patton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Carrissa Paul, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Joan Paul, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Kellye Pope, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Patrice Pride, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Cornellus Robinson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Karena Rogan, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Mary  Sanders, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Amber Sauls, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Marcus Saulsberry, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Ahmed Sayid, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Xuandra Scruggs, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Ajalyse Sherrod, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Shermanique Smith, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Keovila Souvannakhily, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Angelitta Springer, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Shaquille Standifer, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Shardel Suber, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Jonathan Thaxton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Amber Thomas, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Cynthia Tidwell, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Asya Todd, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Aaron Walton, Bachelor of Business Admin., Accounting
• Stedman Watson, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
• Lukether Weaver, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Armond Webb, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Keiana  Webb, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Administration
• Leah White, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Alyssia Whitney, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Alexis Williams, Bachelor of Business Admin., Economics and Finance
• Damon Williams, Bachelor of Business Admin., Business Information System
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Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
615.963.5331

About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

They are:

Dr. Mark Hardy

Dr. Mark Hardy, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Hardy served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology at Jackson State University. He also served as Dean of the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology at JSU.

Dr. Gloria Johnson

Dr. Gloria Johnson,Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Johnson currently serves as Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts here at TSU.

Dr. Michael Harris

Dr. Michael Harris,Dean of the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs. Dr. Harris served as Chancellor and Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business and Education at Indiana University Kokomo. He also served as Senior Fellow of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

Dr. Millicent Lownes-Jackson

Dr. Millicent Lownes-Jackson,Dean of the College of Business. Dr. Jackson currently serves as Interim Provost and Executive Vice President here at TSU. She also served as Associate Dean of the College of Business.

Dr. Alisa Mosley

Dr. Alisa Mosley,Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Mosley previously served as Executive Director for Academic Quality, Director for the Center for University Scholars, as well as Associate Professor of Management at Jackson State University.

Dr. Murle Kenerson

Other organizational changes also announced Thursday include the appointment of Dr. Murle Kenerson as Interim Dean of Libraries. Dr. Kenerson currently serves as Director of Administrative and User Services here at TSU. He will serve as interim dean after the retirement next month of Dr. Yildiz Binkley, Dean of Libraries and Media Centers.

Dr. Stephanie Bailey

Also appointed is Dr. Stephanie Bailey as Director of Public Health Initiatives. Dr. Bailey currently serves as Interim Dean of the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs.  In her new position, she will develop a comprehensive unit that will ensure the University’s consistent achievement of internal and external goals for public health and related services to the TSU community.

The announcement is the result of works done by seven search committees appointed by Dr. Glover earlier this year to recommend candidates to fill key positions in the management of Tennessee State University.

“Each search committee performed its responsibilities in a highly productive, open, and efficient manner,” Dr. Glover said in congratulating the committee members.

They were tasked with reviewing the job descriptions, postings and advertisements; developing and implementing a score-card matrix; reviewing applications; conducting interviews; and making recommendations of two to three candidates to the President (for each position) for approval.

The newly appointed officials will join TSU on or before July 1, 2013.

Department of Media Relations

Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
615.963.5331

About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

Dr. Glenda Glover

To Graduating Seniors and the TSU Family:

We are finalizing plans for the May 11, 2013 Commencement Ceremony which is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Hale Stadium. The weather prediction is a 40 percent chance of rain on Saturday. We are monitoring the weather forecast closely and will notify you if the location changes.

In the event of rain, the Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Gentry Center which accommodates 12,000 individuals. We expect approximately 14,000 to be in attendance. Once the Gentry Center has reached its capacity to operate safely, the doors will be closed and individuals will be directed to Kean Hall for closed circuit viewing. The fire marshal will not allow us to exceed the maximum seating capacity. Kean Hall has been specifically designated for the overflow, and no one will be allowed to enter the Gentry Center after we have reached full capacity.

We had originally planned to issue each graduate six (6) tickets to distribute to family and friends for entrance to the Gentry Center. However, in response to student concerns, and after analyzing the available space alternatives, we believe we can accommodate 85 percent of the estimated attendees in the Gentry Center. Therefore, WE WILL NOT REQUIRE TICKETS FOR ENTRY. Please notify family and friends of the possibility of the location change so they may plan appropriately.

Again, we will only move the Commencement Ceremony to the Gentry Center in case of rain. We will notify you if there is a change from Hale Stadium to Gentry. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to make this a memorable event for a major milestone in your lives.

Glenda Glover

President

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Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
615.963.5331

About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

Assistant professor of nursing, Pinky Noble-Britton (left) instructs senior nursing students Justin Gaines (center) and Rebecca Derby on the how to care for patients with a compromised airway. TSU offers programs in four of the top 11 “BEST Jobs” in a recent survey, including nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and dental hygienist. (Photo by John Cross, TSU Media Relations)

NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Are you looking to land a career in some of the nation’s top 100 jobs and need a school that can get you on your way?

Well, look no further.

Tennessee State University has just the disciplines and majors you need to get you started and ready to secure a successful future.

In the U.S. News 100 Best Jobs of 2013 report, registered nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist and occupational therapist were listed in the top 11 of jobs that “offer a mosaic of employment opportunity, good salary, manageable-work-life balance, and job security.”

“Well, there you go! Our College of Health Sciences is offering preparations in all of these major disciplines,” said Dr. Kathleen McEnerney, Dean of the college. “In fact, our programs are very competitive and among the best you will find anywhere.”

Listed at no. 2, the report states that while nurses may be most visible at hospital bedsides or in doctors’ offices, this fast-growing community of more than 2.7 million workers is rapidly expanding into a host of specialized jobs ranging from elder care to oncology. Additionally, more nurses are finding jobs in public health, home care, or alternate care settings such as rehabilitation centers, schools or businesses, the report shows.

“Our trained nurses are exactly suited for this kind of professional flexibility should they decide to branch out later in their careers,” Dr. McEnerney said.

Speaking to a cross representation of nursing, dental hygiene, occupational and physical therapy students in her office recently, the dean said the report was very encouraging and assuring.

“It is gratifying to know that all of these students will be employed at the end of their training,” she added.

Between 2010 and 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects registered nurse employment growth of 26 percent, thanks in large part to higher healthcare demand from aging Baby Boomers. As an additional incentive, the BLS reports the median annual wage for a registered nurse was $65,950 in 2011, adding that the best-paid 10 percent of RNs made more than $96,630.

The news is just as good for physical and occupational therapists. With annual median incomes of $78,270 and $73,820, respectively in 2011, and the best-paid 10 percent earning in upwards of $110,670 and $104,350, professionals in these categories who plan and execute rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and lessen pain are in high demand.

But for some students, while they are happy about the bright career opportunity, it is more about passion than money.

“It is certainly nice to know that when I graduate there will be jobs waiting,” said Carmen Mitchel, a second-year doctoral physical therapy major from Houston. “But this is not so much about the money. That is good …don’t get me wrong. I just have a special interest in understanding the human body and how it moves. It also makes me feel good to work with people who are hurting and see them get better.”

For Jennifer Coffin, a junior Nursing major from Knoxville, Tenn., and David McGuire, a second-year graduate student in Occupational Therapy, their satisfaction comes from the kind of exposure and learning environment students get when they come to TSU.

“Take the service learning aspect of the curriculum, for instance,” said McGuire, a Nashville native. “To be able to go out and engage other students and participate in the community have helped me to acquire the knowledge and skills that have made me more culturally aware and responsive to community needs. This is definitely a good experience for  OT majors.”

Internship and clinical are major components of the TSU nursing program. They expose students to real-world practices in hospitals, where they work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and other professionals to get hands-on experience as they pursue their training.

Coffin, who worked mostly with military veterans during her clinical work at Nashville’s world-class Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, said she was not surprised that nursing was ranked so high in the U.S. News report.

“Besides the money, nurses do care for people,” Coffin said. “I loved working with the veterans, and it always made me feel especially good to see TSU-trained nurses on the floor at the hospital. This certainly makes me know that when I leave here I will get a job.”

Coffin’s goal is to work for a veteran hospital when she graduates.

“Our programs are competitive in every respect, and our graduates are in high demand,” Dr. McEnerney added. “In addition to other programs, our trained dental hygienists can be found in nearly every other dental office or clinic in the Nashville area and the feedback from their performance has always been very positive.

“This really is a credit to our outstanding faculty, exceptional internship opportunities, and engaging our students in service learning. Our students also present at major conferences and workshops, broadening their knowledge on new trends and developments.”

For those interested in becoming dental hygienists, not only that TSU has one of the best programs in the area, the U.S. News report, ranking the discipline at the number 10 spot, with this number of professionals commanding comfortable salaries, especially considering that most of them work part-time. In 2011 their median salary was $69,280, with the best-paid earning $94,850.

“More than just being in a doctor’s office, dental hygiene offers a lot more opportunities to branch out,” said Erica Guest, a junior Dental Hygiene major who is seeking her second degree. “With a degree in dental hygiene you can go into different areas, like research, sales, teaching, and still practice.”

Dr. McEnerney, however, cautions potential students coming to TSU to come prepared.

“Our students are among the best and brightest, and our application pool during some semesters is so large we can’t absorb all of those trying to enter our programs,” she said. “We want you to come, but come with your best and be ready to work.”

For more information on these programs, contact the College of Health Sciences at http://www.tnstate.edu/health_sciences/ .

Department of Media Relations

Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
615.963.5331

About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu

Ghariba Babiry

NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Ghariba Babiry is a classic American dream story.

Coming to the United States 15 years ago without understanding a word of English, no prior schooling, and soon to receive a college degree,  …with a potential teaching job in tow, that’s quite an accomplishment. 

“It’s all still a dream,” she said.

For the young Kurd, it all started at about age 14 when she, her father, mother and three younger siblings had to flee the tyrannical rule of Saddam Hussein. They left their Kurdish homeland in northern Iraq for a new life in the U.S.

They landed in Nashville, Tenn.- a totally different culture and way of doing things.

“This was all a new experience and yet my siblings and I were required to cope and succeed amid some serious challenges,” Babiry said.

But challenge, for Babiry, was an understatement.  It was an awakening.

“For my first time ever in a classroom, I was thrust into the eighth grade at Cameron Middle School, with no understanding of English and totally dumfounded,” she said. “I had a separate interpreter with me in class about three hours a week to guide me through the instructions while the teacher was teaching. Worse yet, at 14 years of age, I was the oldest in the class but understood the least. This was very difficult. I tried to give up several times.”

Thanks to Babiry’s very persistent parents, she hung in there through the daily struggle of trying to complete class assignments – almost always the last to finish.

“My mother was constantly on me not to give up. ‘Never give up; don’t be illiterate like me; I can’t even write my own name,’ she would say,” Babiry added.“For my father, all he wanted me to think about was school. ‘I’ll provide you with everything I can after all I came to America for you, so that I can give to you what I did not have the chance to do in Kurdistan,’ he would say.”

The persistence, struggle and what seemed to Babiry then as harassment, paid off through developmental courses -in middle school, high school, community college. …and now Tennessee State University.

On May 11, she will be among more than 1,000 graduates who will receive their degrees when Tennessee State University holds its spring commencement at Hale Stadium.

She will be the third among her siblings to receive a college degree since arriving in the U.S. Two younger brothers, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Nursing, have also graduated from TSU. Her youngest sister is pursuing a nursing degree at Middle Tennessee Sate University.

“The idea of graduating May 11 is very surreal because I have been through so much and there were many times that I was not sure I would get through the Praxis exams,” said Babiry, who will receive her degree in Early Childhood Education. “It is even more special to know that my parents will finally see me graduate after many years of hard work. I am thankful to Allah the almighty for their support and for giving me the strength and some very important people who understood my situation and encouraged me along the way.”

While Babiry tries to forget the painful past, she is reminded of “teachers who treated me badly because I did not understand like the other students” did.

“I have made a promise not to do that to my students. Instead, I will be like those who did everything they could to make sure I fit in, understood and treated me with respect and not like I was a burden. A kind word and a little encouragement go a long way; believe me,” she said, giving recognition to some of her TSU professors, especially Dr. Graham Matthews, her senior advisor.

“I had some good teachers, but Dr. Matthews, Ms. (Deborah) Bellamy (also at TSU), and Dr. Tammy Lipsey (Reading Clinical Coordinator for the Metro School System) are heaven sent,” she said. “They were never too busy to make sure I was doing the right thing.”

In addition to her degree, Babiry has completed all certifications required for teaching, with the exception of the English Language Learners Certification or endorsement required to teach in the schools in her area. She should get that certification soon, she said.

She is currently a student teacher at Haywood Elementary School in Nashville.

“I am really enjoying student teaching. I love seeing my students’ faces every day and helping them,” said Babiry, who also worked as a substitute teacher with the Metro School System. “I have a heart for children.  Like many immigrants, I have experienced many hardships in my life, and I am certain that because of my experience, I will be the best role model for my students.”

Babiry seeks no pity, even though it took her seven years to complete her college work, including two years off to focus on passing the Praxis, which she attempted 13 times before finally passing, and spending her first two years of college taking ELL classes and developmental course, she feels stronger.

“This was all because of the difficulty with the English language,” she said. “But I am thankful I stuck with it. I am stronger, more confident, and with my education, I am ready to face the world.”

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Several TSU students were semifinalists during the competition, and along with the high scores of other members, catapulted the team to a first-place win in the President’s III Division (small team).

“The resiliency and talent of this team continues to amaze me. In spite of the many obstacles we have faced, they continue to show that they are champions, said Shaunté Caraballo, Interim Director of Forensics. “I am honored to work with these students because they have worked hard to continue the great legacy of the TSU Forensics team.”

Chanel Lake, a senior Mass Communication major from McCallom, Ala., and junior Artisa Fulton, a criminal justice major from West Palm Beach, Fla., were semifinalists in the Duo Interpretation competition. During the event, the students choose and perform a selection of original or published material, and present the perspectives of multiple characters using their voice and bodies.

Staja Jones, a freshman Mass Communication major from Indianapolis, was also a semifinalist in the Poetry Interpretation. Students choose and perform a selection or selections of original or published poetry of literary merit, during this event, and attempts to engage the audience through the development of linguistic imagery.

For one team member, senior Kelli Volk, the competition was the perfect end to her forensics career.

“I got to watch my team succeed,” said the Mass Communications major. “I was able to watch other competitors that I have become friends with over the years.”

With this win, the Forensics team brings its total to 101 awards for the 2012-2013 year. The team will conclude its season with its annual banquet May 3 at the TSU Faculty Dining Hall.

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Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
615.963.5331

About Tennessee State University

With nearly 9,000 students, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 38 undergraduate, 22 graduate and seven doctoral programs. TSU has earned a top 20 ranking for Historically Black Colleges and Universities according to U.S. News and World Report, and rated as one of the top Universities in the country by Washington Monthly for social mobility, research and community service. Founded in 1912 Tennessee State University celebrates 100 years in Nashville during 2012. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu