Medgar Evers College Commencement 2018

Medgar Evers College

The City University of New York

Forty-Seventh Annual

Barclays Center

620 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11217
Monday, June 4, 2018  9:00 a.m.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORDER OF EXERCISES....................................................................................................................................2
ABOUT MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE................................................................................................................5
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE SEAL....................................................................................................................6
ACADEMIC REGALIA......................................................................................................................................6
DESIGNATION OF HONORS...........................................................................................................................6
HEALTHCARE CAREER CONNECTION PIPELINE PROJECT........................................................................7
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE BROOKLYN PIPELINE........................................................................................7
SMART SCHOLARS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM................................................................7
THE MACE......................................................................................................................................................7
GRAND MARSHAL.........................................................................................................................................7
HONOR GUARD..............................................................................................................................................7
PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE........................................................................................................................8
KEYNOTE SPEAKER........................................................................................................................................9
VALEDICTORIAN............................................................................................................................................10
ASSOCIATE DEGREE SCHOLAR....................................................................................................................10
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT..................................................................................11
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TREASURER.................................................................................11
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT.......................................................12
HONORARY DEGREE.....................................................................................................................................13
DEGREE CANDIDATES..................................................................................................................................15

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS......................................................................................................................16
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION..................................................................................................................19
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS..............................................................................................................21
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY...................................................................25
CUNY BACCALAUREATE FOR UNIQUE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES...............................30
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (CUNY)..............................................................................................................31
CHANCELLOR’S CABINET (CUNY)...............................................................................................................32
CABINET (MEC)............................................................................................................................................33
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS (MEC)........................................................................................................35
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS...............................................................................................37
COMMENCEMENT AMBASSADORS............................................................................................................38
SPECIAL THANKS.........................................................................................................................................39

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ORDER OF EXERCISES

PRESIDING
Dr. Augustine Okereke
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

PROCESSIONAL

INVOCATION
Pastor Karim Camara
Founding and Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Church

ANTHEMS
Conducted by Prof. Roman Mitchell
Lecturer, Department of Mass Communications, Performing Arts and Speech

Performed by Mr. Terry Townsend
Singer, Tenor

The Star-Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key (1779–1843)
Melody by John Stafford Smith (1750-1836)
O say can you see by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Lift Every Voice and Sing
Words by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938)
Melody by John Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954)

Lift every voice and sing
‘Til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us,
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on ‘til victory is won.

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WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2018
Dr. Rudolph F. Crew
President
Mr. Charles A. Shorter

Trustee, City University of New York
Mr. Burton Sacks

Deputy Vice Chancellor, City University of New York
Honorable Eric L. Adams
Brooklyn Borough President

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Mrs. Jessica-Gray Crumpley
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
MESSAGE TO GRADUATES
Mrs. Asha Edwards-Newton
Student Government Association President

Mr. Quincy Gabriele
Student Government Association Senior Class Treasurer

Ms. Latchmie Marajh
Student Government Association Senior Class President
PRESENTATION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Dr. Rudolph F. Crew
President

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COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Honorable Deval Patrick

Former Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE
Honorable Deval Patrick

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES - PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATES
School of Business

Dr. Jo-Ann Rolle, Dean
School of Education
Dr. Sheilah M. Paul, Dean
School of Liberal Arts
Dr. Ethan Gologor, Dean (Acting)
School of Science, Health, and Technology
Dr. Terrence R. Blackman, Dean
The City University of New York Baccalaureate
for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Augustine Okereke
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost

CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Rudolph F. Crew
President

BENEDICTION
Pastor Karim Camara
Founding and Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Church

RECESSIONAL

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ABOUT MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE

Founded in 1970, Medgar Evers College is named in honor of civil rights leader
Medgar Wiley Evers and offers Associate and Baccalaureate degree programs. The
College’s mission is to serve the educational, cultural and social needs of the central
Brooklyn community. Students leave Medgar Evers College with a new understanding
of themselves and a commitment to social justice that reflects the legacy of civil rights
leader Medgar Wiley Evers.

Medgar Evers College is one of 11 senior colleges in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The
College’s charge is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career oriented undergraduate degree
programs in the context of liberal arts education. The College offers a rigorous and enriching educational
experience and prepares students to compete in a global society.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The School of Business at Medgar Evers College has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business
Schools & Programs (ACBSP) since 2003. Of the five business schools in the City University of New York, Medgar
Evers College is one of the two that is accredited. The School of Business is an intimate educational environment that
affords close mentoring relationships between faculty, staff and students, in which approximately 70% of its students
are matriculating in career-focused baccalaureate programs.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The School of Education is the home of the College’s pre-college program and two academic departments: The Depart-
ment of Developmental and Special Education and the Department of Multicultural Early Childhood and Elementary
Education, including the Ella Baker/Charles Romaine Early Childhood Center. The pre-college programs include the
Pipeline Initiative. The curriculum and programs in this academic school aims to transform urban education and ad-
dress the challenges urban students face from kindergarten through college.

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

The School of Liberal Arts aims to prepare students to achieve their highest academic and career goals through engage-
ment in a learning community endowed with a rich and diverse Liberal Arts curriculum that fosters scholarly excel-
lence, cultural awareness and social responsibility. The School offers Associate and Baccalaureate degree programs that
are responsive to local and global change and produces graduates who are effective world citizens. An inclusive Liberal
Arts education is a necessary foundation for ongoing intellectual development, professional studies and effective ser-
vice to the community.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY

The School of Science, Health and Technology is comprised of five academic departments: Biology, Chemistry and
Environmental Science, Mathematics, Nursing and Physics and Computer Science. The School boasts multi-million
dollar core research facilities in the areas of cellular-molecular biology and chemical analysis housed in its 195,000
square foot state-of-the-art building. More than 40 percent of Medgar Evers College students are enrolled in the
School of Science, Health and Technology.

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK BACCALAUREATE FOR
UNIQUE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

The CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA) is a small, university-wide degree program
intended for self-directed, academically strong students who have clear and well-formulated academic and career goals. With
guidance from a full-time CUNY faculty mentor, each student is able to design an individualized area of specialization. Although
students in the program are matriculated at one CUNY college, they are free to pursue their studies and take courses at any of the
other colleges in the University.

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MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE SEAL

Medgar Wiley Evers and his dedication to attaining a new birth of freedom, where all humankind
could obtain knowledge, enjoy the protection of justice and live in peace, inspired the Medgar Evers
College seal. The seal consists of unshackled hands, scales of justice, an oil lamp over an open book
and the founding date.

The unshackled hands represent freedom. The scales represent justice. The lamp and the open book
represent knowledge. The seal is formed by the peace symbol to represent the universal cry for peace.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

Commencement exercises at American universities and colleges are traditionally composed of three essential elements:
the Academic Procession, the conferring of degrees and the Commencement address. This practice was codified 1895,
when a national conference on academic-costume and ceremony was proposed and a plan known initially as the
“Intercollegiate System” was formally adopted.

Those with doctoral degrees wear the longest hood. The intermediate length designates a master’s degree and a
shorter length, a bachelor’s degree. Those with an Associate degree wear the shortest hood. Medieval practice
associated certain colors with specific academic pursuits. The silk-lined hoods represent a specific field of study
with an official color trim.

• Apricot Nursing

• Citron Social Work

• Dark Blue Psychology

• Drab (Light Brown) Accounting, Applied Management, Business, Finance & Economics,

Computer Information Systems

• Gold Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical Science

• Light Blue Education

• Peacock Public Administration

• White English, Liberal Studies

The Doctoral gown has full bell sleeves with velvet trimming on the front of the sleeves. The Master’s gown has oblong
shaped sleeves opened at the wrist. Pointed sleeves, mortar board trim and yoke tabs distinguish the Baccalaureate and
Associate’s gowns.

DESIGNATION OF HONORS

Graduates/candidates whose cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of the Fall 2017 semester was within the

following criteria will be acknowledged thus:

Cum Laude (3.25-3.49) * Magna Cum Laude (3.50-3.69) ** Summa Cum Laude (3.70-4.00) ***

ACCELERATED STUDY IN ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS

CUNY’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) assists students in earning associate degrees within three

years by providing a range of financial, academic and personal supports.

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HEALTHCARE CAREER CONNECTION PIPELINE PROJECT

The Healthcare Careers Connection Pipeline (HCCP) Project, which is funded by a grant from the National Workforce
Development Program in the US Department of Health and Human Services, supports high school students from
minority and underrepresented groups in early college preparation to pursue healthcare careers. Students are able to
earn an Associate’s degree in a STEM career pathway along with their high school diploma.

MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE BROOKLYN PIPELINE

The Medgar Evers College Brooklyn Pipeline is an intentionally designed system by which students from Central
Brooklyn are guided through a strong Kindergarten through twelfth grade experience, transitioned into college, and
then provided high-quality opportunities to on-board into the profesional world. This comprehensive system supports
schools, not as individual entities, but as interlinked organizations.

SMART SCHOLARS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Smart Scholars Early College High School Program is a partnership between Medgar Evers College and Medgar
Evers College Preparatory High School (MECPHS). The dual credit learning program, funded by the NY State
Education Department, allows MECPHS students to participate in college course-work that earns them an Associate’s
degree from the college in coordination with the completion of their high school diploma. The program increases high
school graduation and college completion rates while reducing student tuition costs.

THE MACE

The Mace, carried by the Grand Marshal, is the ceremonial symbol of the College. The origin of the Mace dates back to
the Middle Ages. It is carried at all academic ceremonies. The Grand Marshal, carrying the Mace at Commencement
and Convocation, heralds the arrival of the academic procession.

GRAND MARSHAL

Dr. Chinyere Egbe
Chair, Department of Economics and Finance

HONOR GUARD

Campus Peace Officer Annalise Bobb
Campus Peace Officer Mercedes McDonough

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MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE PRESIDENT

DR. RUDOLPH F. CREW
Rudy Crew is President of Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. A lifelong educator
and author, Dr. Crew’s career has spanned from the classroom to the chancellorship of the
nation’s largest school district, New York City Public Schools. Dr. Crew is a renowned leader
and reformer who has made it a mission to improve student achievement, especially for poor
and minority students.
The Chancellor’s District, The Parent Academy, School Improvement Zone and the Pipeline
Initiative are among Dr. Crew’s innovations that are considered national models for reform.
These successful strategies have engaged parents, business and political leaders, and communities, ensuring
students achieve higher levels of success and are prepared for the global challenges ahead.
Dr. Crew has implemented a strategic plan at Medgar Evers College (MEC) to improve retention and increase
graduation rates, resulting in a stronger academic and administrative infrastructure for ensuring student
success and strengthening institutional effectiveness with a two-year high in securing $26 million in external
grants. More than 4,300 students have participated in MEC Pipeline Initiative programs through the 2016-
17 school year. The Pipeline works with a myriad of early college initiatives, the most notable of which is the
Early College Dual Credit/Pipeline Pathways, where high school students in central Brooklyn are offered the
opportunity to take college level courses in their respective high schools, taught by their high school teachers.
MEC faculty collaborates with the teachers to align course content and assessments to ensure students receive
courses comparable to CUNY academic standards. Principals and superintendents are also provided professional
development that is unique to the Pipeline program and implementation. Additionally, parent academy programs
guide parents and guardians through seminars and other experiences to boost their children’s college readiness.
Dr. Crew has served on numerous boards, including the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Communities in
Schools, Al Shanker Institute, and the Public Education Network. He is the recipient of many awards, including
the NAACP Educational Leadership Award, the Arthur Ashe Leadership Award, and the AASA National
Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Crew’s acclaimed book, Only Connect: The Way to Save Our Schools, continues to guide a vital public discussion.

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2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER & HONORARY DEGREE OF LAWS

HONORABLE DEVAL PATRICK

Deval Patrick served two terms as the 71st governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from
2007 to 2015. He is the first and only African-American to be elected to that position.

Originally, from the South Side of Chicago, Patrick came to Massachusetts at age 14 when he earned
a scholarship to Milton Academy through the Boston-based organization A Better Chance. The first
member in his family to attend college, he graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1978. After
receiving a Rockefeller Scholarship, Patrick spent a year on a United Nations development project
in Sudan before returning to the states to attend Harvard Law School. After graduating, he clerked
for a federal appellate judge, and then worked for the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Education Fund.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton appointed Patrick to the nation’s top civil-rights post, assistant attorney general for
civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice. During his tenure, Patrick led a sweeping investigation of an outbreak
of arsons at predominately-black churches throughout the South. Until the probe into 9/11, it was the largest criminal
investigation ever mounted by the U.S. government. He has also had a successful career as an attorney and a business
executive, becoming partner at two Boston law firms, and a senior executive at Texaco and Coca-Cola.

In his first bid for public office, Patrick was elected governor of Massachusetts. He won the election by a landslide,
breaking a Republican streak of power that had lasted for 16 years and becoming only the second African American
governor in the United States. In office, he pushed for legislation to limit the purchase of firearms, committed a historic
amount of public funds to Massachusetts schools, protected the state’s first-in-the-nation same-sex marriage rights,
and reformed more of state government than prior administration. At the State House, he oversaw the expansion of
affordable health care to more than 98 percent of the Commonwealth’s residents, launched initiatives stimulating clean
energy and biotechnology, won a national Race to the Top grant, and steered Massachusetts from a recession to a 25-year
high in employment.

What has fueled Patrick’s success as a lawyer, civil rights advocate, and corporate executive and public servant, according
to people from every stage of his life, is his ability to draw on his background to move comfortably among many
different worlds. That skill, which Patrick honed over five decades, has come to define who he is: he is at home among all
sorts of people, of all sorts of backgrounds, tastes and perspectives. Patrick has always wanted to be a “citizen-lawyer”
who only came to public service when he had something to offer.

Patrick currently serves as a Managing Director of Bain Capital Double Impact, where he focuses on investments that
deliver both a competitive financial return and significant positive social impact. He is a Rockefeller Fellow, a Crown
Fellow of the Aspen Institute, and the author of two books, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life and Faith
in the Dream: A Call to the Nation to Reclaim American Values.

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CLASS OF 2018 VALEDICTORIAN

MRS. JESSICA-GRAY CRUMPLEY
CANDIDATE FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Mrs. Jessica-Gray Crumpley is graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in
English Literature. After graduating High School in 2008, Jessica-Gray returned to New York and
started her family. She entered Medgar Evers College in spring 2014 to instill in her daughters the
value of knowledge, self-consciousness, education and truth. In order to bring this vision to fruition,
Jessica-Gray knew she would first have to instill such principles in herself.

Her interest in psychosocial constructs lead her to study psychology as a way to better understanding
humanity. Jessica-Gray is the President of the Medgar Evers College Psychology Club and recipient of
the Health Careers Connection Pipeline Scholarship. She was also the Associate Degree Scholar in 2016. In her spare time,
she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, studying Black history and writing creatively. Jessica-Gray is a
firm believer that knowledge should be sought for eternity. She views her success in academia as more than just obtaining
her degree, and internalizes her academic journey as a change in lifestyle.

After graduation, Jessica-Gray will go on to pursue her doctoral degree. Her goal is to become a Social Psychologist focusing
on self-identity, family and education. She believes by furthering her education she has been granted the opportunity to
grow as an intellectual, a mother, and most significantly, a woman.

CLASS OF 2018 ASSOCIATE DEGREE SCHOLAR

MS. LUAN EMILAIRE
CANDIDATE FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Luan Emilaire is graduating with her Associates Degree in Business Administration. She is currently
working towards her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and hopes to earn her degree in 2019. She
was born and raised in Saint Lucia and moved to New York with her mother and siblings in 1995.
Luan never imagined she would earn a college degree. As her life unfolded in New York, she was
inspired to continue her education.

Luan is a member of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, National Association of Black
Accountants and a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Counseling
for the Elderly (TCE) Programs at Medgar Evers College. She has made the President’s List and the Dean’s List two
years in a row. Additionally, Luan works as an Assistant Manager at Upper East Orthopaedics, PC, in Manhattan,
New York.

Luan plans to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and then continue on to get her Master’s Degree. She
has worked and attended school full-time and believes her time at Medgar Evers College has shown her that she is a
dedicated, hard worker, who stops at nothing to achieve her goals. Luan states that in order to become successful one
must be dedicated and determined. She believes everything she has encountered has taught her the value of being
efficient and finding the positive when overcoming obstacles on the way to achieving your goal. She wants her son to
use her example and know that he, too, can achieve his goals.

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2017-2018 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

MRS. ASHA EDWARDS-NEWTON

Student Government Association President Asha Edwards-Newton is a native of Trinidad & Tobago,
but has called Brooklyn home since 1996. That is when she moved to New York to build a better life
for herself.

Prior to becoming a student at Medgar Evers College, Asha volunteered at several Student
Government Association celebrations, including Ramadan, Diwali Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa and
Christmas. When she became a student, she made it her mission to change the way students,
administrators and faculty communicated around campus. She hoped to bridge gaps and
advocate for students, showing them what a large influence they had on their campus. Since starting at Medgar
Evers College in the spring 2015, Asha has served as Freshmen Class President and President of the Caribbean
Village Club. In 2016, Asha was elected President of the Student Government Association. She was elected to a
second term as president in 2017.

A curiosity about illnesses, and a desire to help ease an individual’s discomfort and pain, led Asha to study nursing.
She intends to use her degree and her education from Medgar Evers College to become an advocate for others in need.
When she is not studying, Asha enjoys travelling to her native Trinidad, Florida and other exciting new places with her
family. In addition, she enjoys volunteering in shelters. After she graduates, Asha hopes to work in the medical field as a
Registered Nurse and plans to keep furthering her education in the medical world. Ultimately, she would like to retire,
return to the islands and open her own medical facility in Trinidad.

2017-2018 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TREASURER

MR. QUINCY GABRIELE

Quincy Gabriele was born in New York City to a family of Trinidadian descent. Though a Brooklyn
native, he spent his formative years in Trinidad. Influenced by his mother’s work with Dr. Betty
Shabazz and lessons learned in Trinidad, a passion for entrepreneurship led him to Wall Street
where he began his career. Working in the financial district was professionally fulfilling; however, it
was void of a necessary social responsibility.

Gabriel attended Medgar Evers College based on a recommendation from a relative, who was a
former alumnus; and was immediately engaged in an environment much like his childhood, where
so many different cultures and walks of life coexisted successfully. Inspired by his peers, he decided to pursue a Ph.D.
Quincy has made the Dean’s List; served as President and Founder of the Finance Club (2016-2017); and voted Senior
Class President (2016-2017); and Treasurer (2017-2018) of the Student Government Association. Upon his graduation,
Quincy plans to seek his MBA and focus on working in underserved communities to ensure access to higher education
and capital.

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2017-2018 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT

MS. LATCHMIE NISA MARAJH
CANDIDATE FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
The quest for education and service has always guided Ms. Latchmie Nisa Marajh. It is what led her
to Medgar Evers College, her academic major and shaped her career goals.
Latchmie was born and raised in Trinidad. Through a modest and often challenging upbringing,
Latchmie quickly recognized how education emboldened her sense of freedom and perspective.
After years of applying herself to her studies, she was able to apply for scholarships, which would
enable her to attend college. Her chosen path led to Medgar Evers College
In addition to serving as Senior Class President, Latchmie has served as President of the National Society of Leadership
and Success (NSLS), Vice Chair of the International Affairs for the University Student Senate (USS), Vice President
of the Caribbean Village Club, member of the Dental Club, International Student Club and the Muslim Student
Association. She is also the recipient of numerous community service awards, among them the Presidential Seal Award
for community service from NSLS and the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Student Government Association.
In 2017, she received a citation and recognition from New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud for outstanding
commitment and for providing quality service to communities in Brooklyn and the state of New York.
Throughout her involvement in various student groups and affiliations, Latchmie has maintained a high grade point
average, earning a position on the Dean’s List in spring 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016, spring 2017 and fall 2017. She was
also the recipient of the Albert Vann Legacy Scholarship award in fall 2017.
Latchmie is a candidate for a Bachelor in Science degree in Biology. She plans to continue on to dental school and
become a maxillofacial surgeon. She recalls how difficult it was for the children in her community to access health and
dental care. Her intent is to one day bring change to these challenges. Today, Latchmie becomes the first person from
her community to not only attend, but also graduate from, college.

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HONORARY DEGREE

Medgar Evers College confers honorary degrees to recognize the achievements of persons who have made signifi-
cant contributions to the progress of the College and the City University of New York, to the principles for which
the institutions stand, or to their academic or professional disciplines. In general, candidates for honorary degrees
fall in one or more of the following categories:

• Persons of national or international reputation in an academic discipline that hold a significant place in the
curriculum of the awarding college.

• Persons who have made significant contributions in either thought or action to American higher education or
in a professional field closely related to an academic interest of the University or the awarding college.

• Persons who have made significant contributions over a sustained period of time to the development of major
programs at the University or at one of its colleges.

• Persons who have given long and distinguished service to the University or one of its colleges including those
who have been in its employ and who have been retired or otherwise separated from the University or one of its
colleges for a period of at least three years.

• Persons who have made major contributions to furthering principles which are at the center of the University’s
purpose and mission.

1990 1994 1998
Gwendolyn Calvert Baker Dorothy Height John Henrik Clarke
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters

Richard D. Parsons John Jacobs, (Posthumous)
Doctor of Laws Doctor of Laws
Charles R. “Chuck” Davis
1991 1995 Doctor of Fine Arts
David Hammons Jerry John Rawlings
Doctor of Fine Arts 1999
Doctor of Letters Sadie C. Feddoes
Frank N. Mickens Doctor of Humane Letters
Doctor of Letters Alexis Herman
Doctor of Laws Iyanla Vanzant
1992 Doctor of Humane Letters
Myrlie Evers Williams H.E. Edwin W. Carrington
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Laws Gardner C. Taylor
Doctor of Humane Letters
Robert B. Catell 1996
Doctor of Science Onaway Kasselbohm Millar 2000
Yosef A. Ben-Jochannan
Vernal Gordon Cave Doctor of Fine Arts Doctor of Humane Letters
Doctor of Science
Esmeralda Thornhill Shirley Ann Jackson
1993 Doctor of Laws Doctor of Science
Catherine Connors
Doctor of Humane Letters Babatunde Olatunji
Doctor of Fine Arts
Les Payne
Doctor of Humane Letters Tyrone R. Baines
Doctor of Humane Letters

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2001 2004 2009
Tim Reid Alfred B. Curtis Hazel Dukes
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Laws

Dorothy C. Burnham Elaine R. Jones Earl Graves
Doctor of Fine Arts Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Laws

Aprille Joy Ericsson Rachel Robinson Kenny Barron
Doctor of Science Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Fine Arts

John Esposito James K. Clifton Hazel Juanita Harper
Doctor of Laws Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters

Roy A. Hastick Jim Harding 2011
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters Lowell Hawthorne
Doctor of Humane Letters
2002 2005
Dr. Ivan Van Sertima Hilda Richards 2012
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Science John Ruffin
Doctor of Science
Maurice DuBois Noel N. Hankin
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters 2013
Cecil Taylor
Dr. Barbara-Ross-Lee 2006 Doctor of Fine Arts
Doctor of Science Lemuel Maxwell Roach
Tom Watson
2003 Doctor of Music Doctor of Business
Gilbert Edward Noble
Doctor of Humane Letters Leonard Gaskins 2014
Doctor of Music Albert Vann
Hazel W. Johnson-Brown Doctor of Humane Letters
Doctor of Science 2007
Beverly Guy-Sheftall 2015
Randy A. Daniels Doctor of Humane Letters Medgar Wiley Evers
Doctor of Laws Doctor of Humane Letters
Patrick Manning
Shelia Evans-Tranumn Doctor of Humane Letters (Posthumous)
Doctor of Humane Letters
Faye A. Rodney Bruce Ratner
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Humane Letters

Karl B. Rodney 2016
Doctor of Humane Letters Donna Brazile
Doctor of Humane Letters
2008
Dominic Carter 2017
Doctor of Humane Letters Hillary Rodham Clinton
Doctor of Humane Letters
Marcella M. Maxwell
Doctor of Humane Letters

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREEES

Note: As final action cannot always be taken by the time this program goes to
press, these lists of degree and prize recipients are tentative only. The student’s
transcript is the official record of the College.

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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SCHOOL OF Parker-Byron, Yvonne * Bachelor of Science
BUSINESS Pierre Hercules, Jeanne ** Business
Powell-Johnson, Donna * June 2018
DEPARTMENT OF Richardson, Erica Allen, Ian
ACCOUNTING Swearing, Kevin Augustin, Andessa
Thomas, Erik Beach, Aaron
Bachelor of Science Wiggins-Hector, Levon Bonhomme, Ronald
Accounting Williams, Jamal * Bruce, Annice
August 2017 Campbell, Ededra **
Gregg, Lenius * DEPARTMENT OF Daley, Cassidy
Henry, Marlyn BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Davis, Nyle
Henry Beonnia * Dumay, Julie *
Peters, Stephan *** Bachelor of Science Edmond, Brenda *
Business Florentville, Junior
Bachelor of Science August 2017 Forde-Williams, Joanne **
Accounting Braxton, Justin Garcia, Briana
January 2018 Lindsay, Janiela Giles, Moreene
Angibeau, Loulou ** Mitchell, Kevin Grant, Jacinda
Balogun, Mufutau Mitchell, Rebecca Harding, Shenecia **
Bennett, Ramone Morrison, Marcus Hendley, Shantel
Gervis, Sheldon ** Rivas, Keilla * Hill, Christian
Hall, Ann-Marie Wickham, Tracy Huff, Quidera
Saunders, Diane Igbayo, Ruth **
Victory, Dexter *** Bachelor of Science Jalloh, Haja
Business James, Christine
Bachelor of Science January 2018 Johnson, Kyasia
Accounting Alzubaidi, Omar Khan, Andrea *
June 2018 Burnett, Suzan Lafrance, Christopher
Alvarez, Tyshelle Campbell, Salome Lindsay, Eric ***
Amao, Norene *** Campbell, Terrell Mack, Okeynan **
Byfield, Kerry Ann * Celestine, Malissa * Marmol, Aljenis **
Bynum, Sharmaine Chance, Jamal Parker, Tanzania
Chang, Damian Coleman, Jonathan Plasencia, Fe’ Maria
Cintron, Chanelle * Davis, Kayleen Pringle, Christina
Cordice, Sharyn *** Dickson, Falana Reid, Alexandria
Dimanche, Marc * Jacques, Donald Richard, Alyssa **
Edwards, Kayla *** Khan, Omar Sawney, Natasha **
Ennin, Mahmud ** Lee, Matthew Stanislaus, Onika **
Gray, Shanine Logan, Egyptia St Hillaire, Bryan **
Green, Brandon Moore-Turner, Naima Sully, Jonas
Hamza, Sayed ** Octalien, Akim Taylor, Peter
Hayles, Robert Outram, Kesley Tressler, Robert ***
Hendy, Kerdhisha * Reid, Karizsma Welsh, Nichelle
Hewling, Roxanne Salmon, Joseph Williams, Dana
Jackman, Cherrine Stanley, Nakita Winbrone, Mark
Jobarteh, Kumba ** Thompson, Khadija Young, Joenathan *
Khatiwada Phulara, Pratima White, Alyssa
Lee, Edmond **
Moore, Andre Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Ojerinola, Subuola * Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Cum Laude * Connection Pipeline ‡

Accelerated Study in
Associate Program ††

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Bachelor of Professional Studies Associate of Science Carter, Adanna
Applied Management Business Administration Charles, Diellan ***
August 2017 January 2018 Chouloute, Tania
Childs, Noresa *** Ahmed, Nahim Clarke-Herbert, Kadesha
Altier, Herby Crawford, Shanhoya
Bachelor of Professional Amusa, Ibrahim Culajay, Norma*
Studies Angounou, Yvan Dacosta, Julaine
Applied Management Castellanos, Diego Dennis, Jenelle
January 2018 Chiaramonte, Crystal Douglas, Naiyely
Alexis, Debbie * Chime, Raluchukwu Dupre, Wilson
Brissett, Ann * Collier, Ashe * †† Feligene, Woodlye
Denis, Danielle Cowan, Diane Fisher, Lynnette * ††
Faustin, Sendie ** Daley, Winston Flowers, Vanessa *
Henry, Tamar Defour, Preston * Gabriele, Quincy
Polynice, Nadia Dyer, Ashan *** Gomez, Alexis
Edwards, Kayla *** Grisson, Dametra
Bachelor of Professional Studies Emilaire, Luan *** Harris, La-Keysha
Applied Management Francois, David †† Hayden, Alethea ††
June 2018 Giordano, Richard *** †† Howell, Cassandra
Alexis, Milca Grant, Kelisha ** Jackson, Sashanay ***
Alves, Marlene Hartman, Aliya Jessop, Anisha *
Andre-Cadel, Carianna ** Jackson, Silia †† Jn Baptiste, Eusebia **
Caruth, Tiffany Jeanfrancois, Francia Johnson, Tavin ††
Dabreo Greenidge, Keisha Kirby, Dornel Julien, Andrew ††
Edwards, Danetta ** Lake, Aiesha
Guerrero, Amada *** Mccollin, Deisra Associate of Science
Jagana, Summer * McDonald, Nyrobhie * Business Administration
Leamy, Raphaella Moore, Tia ** June 2018
Levy, Naticia Olatokun, Mary Marseille, Kevin ++
Parchment, Danielle Parkinson, David Mcfarlane, Tenika
Pitt-Sylvester, Levana Plasencia, Fe’Maria Mclachlan, Cleon ++
Williams, Roy ** Regis, Ariel †† Mills, Adrian ++
Riyad, Md Nesbitt, Merlyn
Associate of Science Roberts, Catandra* Nicolas, Andy
Business Administration Roberts, Sameera O’Neil, Sabre
August 2017 Smith, Melissa * Perry, Chanelle
Bennett, Jonnel †† Sthillaire, Bryan ** Phiri, Yamikani
Diallo, Ramata †† Suriel, Ashley * Pollard, Kadijah ***
Harding, Albertina †† Suna, Jocelyn * †† Pritchett, Carol
Hill, Christian Tressler, Robert *** Richards, Deniro **
Jackson, Chike †† Rooplal, Sabrina * ††
Jordan, Makaela †† Samples, Alexa
Martinez, Belkis †† Associate of Science Seaton, Nikita
Massiah, Antoinette Business Administration Stephenson, Jevaughn
Mejia, Karelyn * June 2018 Tijani, Maimunat
Moore, Andre Akula Ukoh, Sandra * White, Malachi ††
Outram, Kesley Anokwuru, Obieze Williams, Ronald
Ramirez, Christian ** †† Applewhite, Kandace
Slaton, Athena Auguste, Kershema
Benbow, Quentaisha ††
Bowen, Akesia

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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DEPARTMENT OF Associate of Applied Science Bachelor of Science
COMPUTER INFORMATION Computer Applications Public Administration
SYSTEMS June 2018 June 2018
Aguirre, Joel Ailoje, Estina, *
Bachelor of Science Coward, Vanking †† Cyrille, Omar
Computer Information Systems Cyrus, Kareem Garth, Nikeisha *
August, 2017 Muhammad, Sayyed †† Joseph, Mikhai
Bilal, Mohammad * Romain, Dukenson Louisaire, Rhodine
Romain, José †† Marte, Ronny
Bachelor of Science Washington, Daniel †† Morgan, Omeil
Computer Information Systems Williams, Shaun Porter, Zephania
January 2018 Scott, Shakima
Islam, Maynul *** DEPARTMENT OF Spence, Shasanna *
Parvez, Masum FINANCE AND ECONOMICS Varela, Armando *
Usungu, Lenga Wheeler, Ajoni
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science Finance and Economics Associate of Science
Computer Information Systems January 2018 Public Administration
June 2018 Jordon, Charlyn ** August, 2017
Alexander, Fayola Tachikawa, Shoko ** Molina, Disnerys
Alphonso, Carissa Varela, Armando **
Deane, Natalie Bachelor of Science
Herbert, Jacqueline Finance and Economics Associate of Science
Ifill, Alexandra * June 2018 Public Administration
Jacobs, Shaquelle * Ahmed, Nahim January 2018
Joseph, Ashma *** Campbell, Natasha Carrera, Daisy
Mcintosh, Richard Chapman, Enosha Isaac, Tajmah
Mitchell, Bevon *** Messiah, Andre ** Monrose, Melania *** ††
Roberts, Kalifa Okunlola, John * Noel, Nathoue **
Roberts, Nyhyma Tait, Criseidra Porter, Zephania ††
Simpson, Alrick * Uzun, Burak * Woodson, Oveta
Tabb, Karen
West, Tiffany ** DEPARTMENT OF Associate of Science
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Public Administration
Associate of Applied Science June 2018
Computer Applications Bachelor of Science Charlemagne, Alliyah ***
August 2017 Public Administration Clark, Alaisha ††
Clouden Marcus August 2017 Clarke, Kevonne
Green, Kemar Cruz, Yamilex
Associate of Applied Science Currie, Chris Jane
Computer Applications Bachelor of Science Fergus, Ericka *** ††
January 2018 Public Administration Fraser, Odel
Henry, Quincy January 2018 Hinkson, Monique ††
Ifill, Alexandra * Davis, Nekia Pottinger, Tiffany
Joseph, Ashma *** Daza, Juliana Taylor, Anthony
Mathis, Hakima Whyte, Margaret M.
West, Tiffany **

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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SCHOOL OF Bachelor of Arts Baptiste, Doris
EDUCATION Special Education/Early Childhood Barthlett, Rolando
Education Beckford, Joy
DEPARTMENT OF June 2018 Bethea, Kaia
DEVELOPMENTAL AND Carter, Edith Brooks, Keturah ***††
SPECIAL EDUCATION Celestine, Shade * Calhoun, Kadeia
Chroirilus, Carmelle Carbo, Melissa ***
Bachelor of Arts Felix, Janel Chai Hill, Kimlan
Special Education/Childhood Fisher, Megan * Cintron, Liz ††
Education Joseph, Karen * Farrow, Shantavia
January 2018 Laws, Abbigail Garrick, Angelita
Laidley, Denise Lloyd, Jaylina ** Glover, India *
Wiltshire, Ingrid Mignon, Manisha Holland, Magda
Rambharose, Vanessa * Jamison, Gabriel
Bachelor of Arts Reece, Olivia ** Mendoza, Shernai *††
Special Education/Childhood Shallow, Aketa * Palmer, Phylicia
Education Venus-Burris, Kenefa * Ramirez, Julia
June 2018 Walters, Evelyn Rhoden, Carlene
Aiken, Janice * Zamy, Elise Ruan, Sally *††
Bailey, Aeisha * Shallow, Aketa *
Clarke, Anaya DEPARTMENT OF Smith, Samantha
Daniel-Garvey, Carolina * MULTICULTURAL EARLY Warren, Helene ††
Edgehill, Camille CHILDHOOD AND Williams Gordon, Simone ††
Fisher, Joselle * ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Wright, Tiffany
Gilthrise, Chrisalaxandra
Haynes, Natasha ** Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts
Jenkins, Nikia * Childhood Special Education Teacher Education
Lewis, Beverlyann * June 2018 June 2018
Mahone, Teontay Harmon, Shamani * Adman, Antoinette ***
Medina, Karen Remy, Kesley Bailey, Careen *
Segura, Pablo Samsoe, Lacey ** Baptiste, Naimah
Soriano, Chasity Barnes, Imani ††
Williams, Annecia * Associate of Arts Blacknall, Mecca
Witter, Shavonda ** Teacher Education Brown-Chambers, Diana ***
August 2017 Burrowes, Daciann
Bachelor of Arts Dorsainvil, Norgyne Cheeks, Jaztyn
Special Education/Early Ford, Harvenna * Cowan, Stephanie ††
Childhood Education Gallardo, Jasmin Douglas, T’Sahay
August 2017 Gayle, Shanice Gillot, Marie
Campbell, Judith-Ann * Idfresne, Marie Glen, Angelica *
Johnson, Channille Persaud, Amrita ** Gnahoui, Lindsey ** ††
Uddin, Abjun Harrell, Tricia ††
Associate of Arts Hawkins, Monica
Teacher Education Headley, Alicia ††
January 2018 Homer-Blackman, Solange
Agosto, Raquel Huggins, Aisha * ††
Amigon, Nancy Legrand, Ebony
Lynch, Amanda * ††

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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Marshall, Jacqueline *
Mcdonald, Aiesha *
Mcleod, Clover
Mercado, Delia
Mitchell, Christianna
Moreno, Dina
Nelzy, Angelor
Parris, Michelle *
Percival, Abigail ††
Peters, Ayanna
Pierre, Jennifer
Ramsey, Denneisia ††
Romain, Mikal ††
Smiley, Marshaya
Vanzie, Vanessa
Warrington, Jade ††
White, Tisheeka ††
Wright, Charlene

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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SCHOOL OF Green, Kemali * Hiralall, Vivian
LIBERAL ARTS Howard, Tykeiana Hurtado, Deisy
Hughes, Melissa Khan, Labony
DEPARTMENT OF Humphrey, Brittany King, Tomika
ENGLISH Jackson, Trizmah Lake, Tenisha
Joseph, Amber Leonor, Melody **
Bachelor of Arts Louisne, Vanessa Lewis, Kenda
English Mcduffie, Nikayla Mackey, Charlena
January 2018 Morrison, Taylor Mcnair, Yazmin
Charles, Tawana Ngadi, Elizabeth Miclisse, Beran
Simmonds, Jennifer Moment, Angelica
Bachelor of Arts Smith, Petal * Morris, Sonia *
English Smith, Shellyann Myers, Latanya
June 2018 Thomas, La Fleur ** Opoku-Mensah, Theresa
Baptiste, Doris Tompkins, Nia Ortiz, Jennifer
Elcock, Brianna * Touray, Fatoumata Paul, Fanacia
Forsythe, Crysha * Walker, Sharon * Peters, Karrah ***
Gayle, Shanice Welch, Jennifer * Peters, Whitney
Gomez, Cheriese Wilson, Rochelle Pierre Pierre, Albert
Lambert, Amanda Williams, Unice Pratt, Hedda *
Orosco, Melissa Rose, Rheavonni
Oscar, Stacy Bachelor of Arts Rouzyi, Zulekha *
Rhymer, Rasheedah Psychology Saintil, Ruth
Robertson, Dorett June 2018 Santos, Amaya
Stephenson, Stacy Ann * Adams, Yonette ** Selman, Charmaine *
Woodley, Niaqua Afflick, Thaifa Slack, Kendra *
Aracena, Raquel Smith, D’Andre
DEPARTMENTOF Arthur, Kaylona ** Smith, James
PSYCHOLOGY Austin, Ayana *** Smith, Samantha
Avila, Amarelis * Sonny-Diaz, Amelia
Bachelor of Arts Barrett, Voncell * Staley, Nyeisha
Psychology Blackman, Valerie Waldron, Kadeen
August 2017 Bramwell, Theone Walker, Rasheida **
Lawanson, Adejoke Butler, Christel Wilson, Collis *
Terry, Assata Bynoe, Tonique Young, Tashieka
Cadet, Ann Mary
Bachelor of Arts Cadogan, Tomeko DEPARTMENT OF
Psychology Cannon, Nateria SOCIAL AND
January 2018 Charles, Shenyce BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Best, Regene * Crumpley, Jessica-Gray ***
Betha, Jacquelyn ** Cuthbert, Kellyn Bachelor of Arts
Blanc, Marc-Elie Davis, Tyeshia Liberal Studies
Bonnaig, Marie Derisse, Louisiane August 2017
Brown, Antasia * Enwereuzor, Kelechi Brothers, Iesha
Browne, Iris Espinal, Yoheliza Chastanet, Kalina *
Chambers, Shade’ Eustache, Patriss Cummings, Lindelle
Collins, Jkaira Garcia, Mariolkis Fuller, Jameela
Durenay, Geraldine Gbidi, Jillian * George, Dominique
Gorkin, Jessica Peck, Tanya
Cum Laude * Hall, Erik
Hazell, Chantel
Accelerated Study in
Associate Program †† Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Connection Pipeline ‡

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Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts Olonade, Peter
Liberal Studies Liberal Arts Taylor, Yannik *
January 2018 August 2017
Breland, Myles (Mass Communications Associate of Arts
Dieudonne, Luc Concentration) Liberal Arts
Hinds, Judith Carrillo, Kayleen January 2018
Luben, Gina Haye Tamara †† (Psychology Concentration)
Mckenzie, Greg * James, Dowen * †† Abdullah, Naiema
Michaud, Argathe * Patton, Felice Baptiste, Tiffany * ††
Nedd, Sandra ** Radway, Remorn Boone, Dwight ††
Rowe, Shellyann Santana, Franklin †† Dyer-Patorsky, Adrain *
Sampson, Raven Williamson, Jabari Edwards, Arysha
Silva, Andrew Francois, Ausnir ††
Smith, Tassia Associate of Arts Fulmore, Chante
Liberal Arts Mendez, Eileen
Bachelor of Arts August 2017 Miclisse, Beran
Liberal Studies (Psychology Concentration) Miles, Bridgette
June 2018 Blanc, Marc-Elie Probherbs, Annissia ** ††
Bell, Tanya Canady, Tanequa †† Rose, Rheavonni
Brewster, Cheryl Coache, Mariah †† Sakho, Pinda **
Burkett, Gevonnie Forbes, Racquel †† Sekhri, Amina
Burkett, Lauren Ishibashi, Venice †† Senior, Nekemma
Cadle, Courtney Lee, Deandrea †† Sheng, Jia Yi
Chambers, Francein Osbourne, Kavan †† Stevenson, Tiffany *
Farrow, Shantavia Peters, Karrah *** Watson, Victoria
Grant, Daniella
Handley, Tiffany Associate of Arts Associate of Arts
Henry, Earlyn Liberal Arts Liberal Arts
Idfresne, Marie August 2017 January 2018
Isaac, Sophia (Social/Behavioral Sciences (Social/Behavior Sciences
Jean-Baptiste, Cynthia** Concentration) Concentration)
Jean Marie, Irene Chambers, Francein Adekanbi, Emmanuel
Kindell, Shabeaka * Davis, Tashaun * Ajiwokewu, Abdul
Lubin, Sharifa DeLaRosa, Candy †† Bakker, Christie ††
Lucas, Jazzmin George, Soundiata †† Biamby, Adana
Mohammed, Zaleena Haydenn, Anthony * Christiani, Maylene ††
Norzea, Ansky Lewars, Keisha * Corbin, Sinika
Perry, Nickolas Mitchell, Malik †† Cruz, Tanisha ††
Phillip, Cynthia Reid, Nyoka * †† Dumay, Darline ††
Rendon, Loida Rowe, Shelly Ann Eliassaint, Yasir ††
Sam, Stephany Fontaine, Tanaka
Tarver, Beverly Associate of Arts Gonzalez, Jareline ††
Thompson, Jean Marie Liberal Arts Hutchinson, Kayon
Vasquez, Raiza January 2018 Jeffers, Linda **
(Mass Communications Johnson, Aisha
Cum Laude * Concentration) Jordan, Samantha
Abdalla Khamis, Nasra * Kelly, Akema
Accelerated Study in Bell, Nackeem Leiva, Genesis ††
Associate Program †† Elliott, Latisha Martinez, Susan * ††
Nash, Fatima McNeilly, Nadra

Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Connection Pipeline ‡

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Morales, Sandra Associate of Arts Associate of Arts
Protain, Anesia Liberal Arts Liberal Arts
Radway, Tamar *** June 2018 June 2018
Smith, Nadia (Psychology Concentration) (Social/Behavioral Sciences
Stanley, Nicole †† Alhaj, Rawan Concentration)
Talbert, Tarah * †† Alizai, Kainat * ††
Then, Hadelin * †† Antoine, Gabrielle †† Abdur-Rahim, Amadi ** ††
Tyler, Destiny Barber, Shantel Adams, Jelissa
Whyte, Cyndi †† Blease, Kayla ††
Whyte, Olynthia †† Bowen-Fisher, Chynnah †† Barcia, Rosibel ††
Woods, Lynniece Buckery, Lisa * Bobb, Nicolae *
Butler-Chaneyfield, Donnaya †† Bourne, Vilton
Associate of Arts Carrington, Kimberly * Charles, Diamond-Alexis
Liberal Arts Cruz, Freixenet
January 2018 Denton, Janniel Cunningham, Jonel ††
(English Concentration) Dilworth, Jordan Dorcean, Hadassa
Franklin, Neisha * Fair, Tanea
Mohamed, Shazeenaa, Gilkes, Lydia Fanfan, Taisha ††
Powell, Kimberly *** †† Harden, Yasmin Fisher, Erwin
Herbert, Tavar ** Fleary, Cheyenne
Associate of Arts Jean-Baptiste, Esther George, Glen **
Liberal Arts Jean-Baptiste, Jennie Hospedales, Darnell
June 2018 Jenkins, Chrishaun Hubbard, Shania
(English Concentration) Jones, Anesea †† James, Kissandra *
Barratt, Almonica Joseph, Chanell James, Michael
Baxter, Desiree Kydd, Alicia *
Bourne, Sheldon Lebron, Nancy Margarita †† Johnson, Shawn ††
Clark, Deyvon McLean, Indira †† ‡ Jordan, Shavonne **
Donald, Garfield Melville, Traci Lindsay, Steven
Hohenkirk, Sheena Mendez, Genevieve
Knight, Ayana †† Morris, Tynesha * †† Llenas, Nelissa ††
Mcgeachy, Jendayi Nyangamukenga, Aichatou ** Mitchell, David
Nwasike, Neoma †† Olivier, Kianna
Pierre, Tolyndra Paul, Jacky Olonade, Ruth ††
Petit-Frere, Stania
Associate of Arts Priester, Mariah Pluas, Jimmy ††
Liberal Arts Richardson, Bradford †† ‡
June 2018 Rutherford, Julia Pyram, Katie ††
(Mass Communication Sanchez, Erica †† Ramcharan, Jennifer
Concentration) Santana, Gorge
Biscombe, Shana Teelucksingh, Alex Ramon, Makayla ††
Brooks, Brianna †† Vargas, Nathalie *
Dowdy, Carmelle * †† Vaughan-Douglas, Keyshauna †† Roberts, Jerome ††
Johnson, Jatique Watt, Monique
Lindsay, Hubert * Williams, Samantha Sambula, Milagros ††
Murden, Gregory
Ouachtouki, Issa Sawyers, Dakota ††
Palmer, Abisoye * Skeete, Annecia *
Pinkney, Kashina
St Hill, Sabina * ††
Cum Laude *
Thomas, Brianna ††
Accelerated Study in Toppin, Sandra
Associate Program †† Villafana, Kelly-Ann
Waithe, Alicia *
Williams, Tanayah
Woolford, Waymon

Wright, Quiana ††

Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Connection Pipeline ‡

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL Gordon, Dolcie
WORK Green, Charisse *
Bachelor of Science Greenidge, Ignatius *
Social Work Greffin, Frantzcesse *
August 2017 Grenade, Susanna ***
Elder, Natasha ** Haynes, Stiffany
Joseph, Emmanuela Kassim, Woroud
Thomas, Marlene King, Kenisha
Lacroix, Debbie *
Bachelor of Science Lee, Tiwona **
Social Work Legall, Cydney
January 2018 Louis, John
Brewster-Colliar, Joleann Lundi, Gladia
Galvez, Angelica Manzano, Maria ***
Gay, Elaine Matthews, Alana
Gumbs-Noel, Shurland Meristil, Renelle
Lombard, Vito Mezile, Johanne **
Peter, Desma Morgan, Nesha *
Randall, Takisha Navarrete, Jesenia
Urena, Denisse Ogunrobo, Esemwenre
Vasquez, Miriam Peterson, Sandra **
Vaughn, Jatasia Phillips, Noelle
Pollonais, Kenya
Bachelor of Science Richard, Emmanuel
Social Work Roman, Rohan
June 2018 Sears, Natalie
Aybar, Emily ** Seldowitz, Rivka Leah ***
Bah, Mamadou St. Vil, Stephanie
Bell, Gilbert ** Thenor, Whitney
Bradshaw, Raven ** Thompson, Crystal
Brown, Melania ** Vivien, Angela
Brown, Nychelle * Winningham, Christopher
Bubb, Kelon ***
Caleb, Shunika
Campbell, Melissa
Carmichael, Joedi
Carpio, Emperatriz
Cottle-Mcleod, Efuru
Davis, Latisha
De Loatch, Vernita *
Diakite, Lalla
Duncan, Femme
Dusauzay, Grazel
Edouard, Sengerlie *
Edwards, Victoria
Ferguson, Tantaniea **
Francois, Mackenson *
Frederick, Shauna **
Gay, Rose Laure

Gomes, Renee *

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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SCHOOL OF Morel, Steven Cochran, Stefan
SCIENCE, HEALTH, Moses, Khristin Collins, Latoya *
AND TECHNOLOGY Nau, Pierre Rony Corbie, Lana
Okotiuero, Mary Cornwall, Latoya
DEPARTMENT OF Pollard, Shamekia ** Cuffy, Jamesha
BIOLOGY Sanchez Rodriguez, Lismary * Cuison, Sheenah
Shahbain, Saba Depradine, Nyoka
Bachelor of Science Sheriff, Selisha * Dillon, Simone
Biology Sillah, Maryama Dubois, Germa *
August 2017 Warren, Shaniqua Edwards, Latrina
Benn, Marcella Wilson, Monicia Eldorr, Waleed
Binns, Taneisha Woss, Kassandra Eleso, Olawale
Cadesca, Roselaure Zamora, Lisbeth Eliassaint, Mikerson
Cochran, Jasmine Emanuel, Avriel
Ishmael, Elizabeth Bachelor of Science Emanuel, Latina
Joseph, Wedline Biology Faturoti, Michael
Kaur, Amandeep June 2018 Ferol, Weslaine
Lavi, Monika *** Agyei, Emmanuel * Fowler, Latisha
Livingston, Jhamellia * Ahmed, Gafaru Francois, Jennifer
McGuire, Crystal Aina, Ajibola Franklin, Berrisha
Olla, Mary Akingbade, Adedamola Franklyn, Earla
Perry, Essence Akinwumi, Tolulope ** Frith, Shyheima
Ramrup, Amrika * Ali, Sumiah* ‡‡ Gallimore, Shanice
Robinson, Denise Garner, Elsa
Roohi, Faiza * Anderson, Kerri-Ann *** †† Gaynor, Jodi-Ann *
Smith, Vicenta Aro, Anthony Geneus, Marc *
Stewart, Natasha * Arora, Vimal Gentles, Patrick
Wince, Elizabeth Ayeye, Oluwaseun * Gordon, Johaida
Bailey-Rodney, Skye Grullon, Natalia
Bachelor of Science Bamgbala, Titilope ** Haastrup, Anuoluwapo
Biology Barbier, Nicole Hall, Sashawna
January 2018 Barrett, Charles Headley, Tinesha
Ahrendts, Jean Anglade Barry, Quincy Holder Bristol, Lezlee
Alliers, Richard Begum, Sania Igbinoba, Sandra *
Altnor, Delia Berrios, Brenda Liz Innerarity, Sashelle C *
Alzokari, Chafaa * Best, Shamika Jalloh, Asuma **
Armstrong, Natasha Bhatti, Hina Jean-Baptiste, Rachel
Arodudu, Toyin Blaides, La Toya * Jeffrey-Bradshaw, Lou Ann
Auguste, Jeanne Bogle, Kyemaul Johnson, Ian
Carter, Bria Braithwaite, Arusha *** Jones, Reanna
Chrispin, Myrdith Bryan, Rashanna Kebreau, Alexandra
Ellis, Aracelis Bubb, Megan Lee, Deidrea
Embaba Ngatse, Aimee Grace Buchanan, Reniece Leopold, Somarha
Fadamiro, Olamide ** Budhai, Sandra Lewis, Dexter
Harcourt, Aletha Bygrave, Janel Lindsay, Kasey
James, Stacy Ann Cabreja, Arlette Llewellyn, Endreth
John, Cherice Campbell, Humphery Marajh, Latchmie **
King, Salima Cassagnol, Marie Martin, Jamar
London, Stacy Cassagnol, Sherleng Miles, Elizabeth
Mino, Estela Casseus, Rose * Morris, Chloey
Montes, Awilda Cato, Camille Morrison, Shavana **
Celestine, Briana Muschette, Kimberley
Charles, Kimberly

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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Ndiaye, Sokhna * Harry, Kyra-Lee † Emanuel, Avriel
Nelson, Allysha Escobar, Betty
Nougaisse, Jephtee Hayles, Greganne †
Noziere, Melisa Headley, Tinesha * Etienne, Philomise ††
Nwogu, Akisi Kebreau, Alexandra Evans, Najaih
Olagunju, Grace ** Lobban, Alissa * Ferol, Weslaine
Olaleye, Mistura †† Marajh, Latchmie Nisa, ** Frith, Shyheima
Opoku, Ruth Massey, Monique Gallimore, Shanice
Ormsby, Kristal Mendes, Joshua George, Nicola
Ortiz, Betty **
Parray, Danraj Mignott, Giselle †† Gill, Shellane *** ††
Paterson-Mitchell, Donnell * Morris, Chloey Gumbs-Noel, Shurland **
Pineiro, Emmanuel *
Plummer, Thyanne Nelzy, Tania * †† Guthrie, Shaniel * ††
Polanco, Tabatha Nurse, Ashley ***+ Haastrup, Anuoluwapo
Ragoonanan, Mitra
Ramlackhan, Maria Ogundipe, Adedamola ** †† Hall, Nicholette ** ††
Ramsamooj, Asha
Roberts, Gabriella Jade *** Ogunwale, Olawale * †† Howell, Shantae ††
Robertson, Cheyanne Ojuromi, Folarin Isaacs, Tamara
Robinson, Nona Paul, Julie James, David
Robinson, Randy Peters, Josephine Joseph, Charise
Russell, Jodian * Kaba, Thierno
Salesman-Evans, Rasheda Phanor, Jhane ** ††
Sen, Albert * Kemjika, Charity * ††
Simon, Frantz * Quarless, Patora ***† Ketter, Falona
St. Val, Tricia Raymond, Roodline Lee, Deidrea
Swinton, Shinae Raymond, Rayna Lopez, Evelyn
Thom, Yuletta Lugo, Lissette
Thomas, Delicia * Roberts, Chandra†† Magloire, Ymara *
Toussaint, Edmondeson Saintelus, Kimberly Martin, Jamar
Vengland, Dennis * Smith, Chadeica Mason, Marcella *
Waite, Michael ***
Williams, Sharon Smith, Shaunett ** †† Mckenley, Kharon ††
Wilson, Chevelle Mendoza, Alaini
Wiltshire, Krystal Soriano, Jessenia †† Mohamed, Bibi *
Wong, Phylicia Moore, Terry
Tamayo, Maria Adelfa ** † Morette, Smarkine
Associate of Science Obadase, Rukevbe *
Science Associate of Science O’Garro, Chenise ***
August 2017 Science
Alam, Mahabub ** † January 2018 Ogunwale, Joseph * ††
Andrews, Keisha Adetimirin, Wafiq Omally, Sabrina *
Auguste, Jeanne Ahmed, Gafaru Orisier, Jean-Marie
Augustine, Nia † Peart-Ewers, Shanae
Brathwaite, Tarmara †† Alfred, Erin * †† Policart, Yapah
Brown, Erica * Alridge, Dorina * Ravello, Sonia
Corpus, Giovanni Federick * Bacchus, Grace Robertson, Cheyanne
Elelegwu, Patrick Bah, Kadiatu Samuel, Adeola *
Eleso, Olawale Sarpomah, Sophia
Grant, Davona † Bailey, Kristel †† Selman, Beverly **
Greaves, Tianna † Beckford, Kellena * Senecharles, Josette
Shahbain, Swisrah ***
Cum Laude * Bennett, Witney ** †† Smith, Tantyniah
Bernard, Enaude Stewart, Nichola
Accelerated Study in Sutherland, Rochelle ***
Associate Program †† Bryan, Alesia †† Thom, Yuletta
Thomas, Perlin
Best, Summer ††
Bolarinwa, Victoria Unuero, Oghenekevwe * ††
Burke, Marvin
Cabreja, Arlette
Callender, Serena
Constable, Kayan
Dasilva, Shannon *
Dobson, Sarah
Eldorr, Waleed

Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Connection Pipeline ‡

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VanHolt, Kisha Edwards, Nicola †† McCallum, Samara †
Wilson, Kernette
Zuniga, Michelle Eimon, Mohammad * † McCurchin, Denisha*** ††† ‡
McLennon, Alicia *
Department of Biology Ekhator, Iyobosa †
Associate of Science Emeh, Georgina ** McPherson, Dafina †
Science Estwick-Davis, Jacquie Meintor, Katia
June 2018 Minza, Mazalou
Abraham, Ashley †† Excellent, Abigaielle † Mitchell, Shellek
Abrams, Michaela Fadipe, Olufunmilayo * Mostafa, Hameda **
Adebayo, Aderemi †
Adebiyi, Adedoyin Fagbamigbe, Ibukun †† Murray, Darren †
Adewole, Raimat * †† Murray, Myrella *
Alleyne, Jonathan** † Fairweather-Lewis, Nathaniel †
Anianwu, Karl †† Nadeem, Usama ††
Arhin, Lydia * †† Florveus, Alizna * †
Arias, Waleska * † Nelson, Kayla ††
Aristide, Keisha Friend, Ariel * † Nesbitt, Simone
Bah, Kadiatou ** †† Gayle, Tameka *** Newby, Raneil
Bailey, Kristal Nicholas, Kendra
Batson, Kean †† Gentle, Janika †† Noel, Willona
Beckford, Andre †† Gnagniko, Kossivi *
Beckford, Kaitlen Norman, Bobbie *** †
Bermudez, Jailene Gordon, Michael †
Boyd, Christopher † Graham, Precious O’Garro, Jeffannie ††
Brathwaite, Bryan † Grant Stuart, Trevona Ojofeitimi, Janet
Brathwaite, Lourdes †† Okpara, Ijeoma
Brown, Christina † Herbert, Tanea * † Omotoye, Oyebisi
Cadet, Maille †
Camille, Leilah † Hernandez, Aqueila † O’Sullivan, Winsome ††
Campbell, Makayla * † Howard, Joyce Owens, Chionna
Cetoute, Merrise Hubert, Sharmell
Charles, Ernie * Owoseni, Adebusola †
Chaudhry, Mafaz ** † Igbineweka, Loveth * † Oyebade, Kehinde
Christian, Chloe Oyebade, Victoria
Conner, Saidah Jackman, Jonelle †† Palmer, Stacy Ann
Constable, Kerrian † Jackson, Ingra
Craig, Brianna †† Petithomme, Schaina †
Derazin, Islande †† Jean, Rodler †
Deriggs, Morgan † Joachim, Carla Phanor, Jalen †
Diallo, Mariama *** John, Starasia * Pierre Louis, Erwine
Diop, Adji †† Pintro, Kedie *
Donaldson, Renae Johnson, Devin *** † Powell-Russell, Patrice
Doyley, Julianne †† Purcell, Ariel
Drigo, Gregoire ** † Johnson, Gabrille †
Dublin, Esther †† Jones, Karen Ramos, Jeryka †
Dukuray, Fatumata †† Jones, Keri-Ann Reynolds, Trecia **
Dupre, Anne Emania Richards, Elroy
Dyer, Opal Jones, Latoya ** †
Edwards, Kelsey Jones, Tomica Richards, Najair †

Cum Laude * Joseph, Anisa † Roberts, Rosheeda ††
Joseph, Edmine Robinson, Chanell
Accelerated Study in Jules, Jessica
Associate Program †† Kerr, Shermon * Robinson, Jada ††
Kone, Salimata
Robinson, Ricarddia ††
Laurent, Yvose †† Robinson Taylor, Suzette *
Lewis, Alicia Romeo, Makeda
Romulus, Keesha
Lewis, Erica †† Samuels, Renee
Limage, Raquel Sance, Ferdeline

Lopez, Britaney ** †† Scott, Zakiya †
Lowhar, Nailah Seales, Alison
Shaw Brown, Stacy **
Lyons, Janai † Siavichay, Karen
Lyons, Tyrone Siguencia, Helmer **
Marsh, Monique

Martin, Seth * †

Martinez, Ashley ††
Maughn, Asha

Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Connection Pipeline ‡

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Simpson, Rosemarie DEPARTMENT OF Jenkins-Evans, Rena
Sinclair, Shaphane †† MATHEMATICS Morris, Jennifer
Singh, Saleem Pierre, Dieunane
Smith, Tushay * Bachelor of Science Popo, Sharma
Solomon, Britania ** † Mathematics Stephenson, Kirk* ‡‡
Straker, Marika * January 2018  
Taylor, Nashawn †† Jean-Pierre, Valeri Associate of Applied Science
Taylor-Reid, Felicia †† Nursing
Thomas, Dawn Bachelor of Science June 2018
Thomas, Yeskleiry Mathematics Agard, Florence
Toomey, Lawreen * June 2018 Agbaje, Rukiat **
Ugwunebo Njoku, Lilian ** †† Burke, Beancibee * Ajayi, Omowunmi
Uzoaru, Chikwuo † Dacon, Jamell ** Ali Musah, Abigail
Walker, Lucrecia Kareem, Ahmed Alleyne, Shepbvain
Watt, Elizabeth Machado, Jonathan * Anderson, Tara ***
White, Patricia Ozguler, Ece Naz * Gaspard, Hyacinth *
Williams, Abbeo George, Monet
Williams, Cyanasiia DEPARTMENT OF George, Shelva
Williams, Jasmine † NURSING Giana Salomon, Joseph **
Williams, Kyle †† Gordon, Margaret
Williams, Marissa Bachelor of Science Hardial, Monique
Wilson, Brittany † Nursing Hughes, Lisa L
Woodruffe, Myesha August 2017 Jocelyn, Nouncia
Yearwood, Tezel Elpenord, Clark Laud, Genelle **
Yelizarov, Alan Lewis, Torrelle **
Zeze, Ashley †† Bachelor of Science Lopez, Michelle ***
Nursing Lubin, Josuah *
DEPARTMENT OF January 2018 Martinez, Iraida *
CHEMISTRY AND Almatova, Ozadakhon ** McKenna, Elicia
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Chery, Rachelle Mezalon, Cassandra
Desravines, Jody-Ann * Morris, Amanda *
Bachelor of Science Grant, Schnique Ndukwe, Genevive ***
Environmental Science Henry, Merlene * Panton, Jermaine
January 2018 Hinds Croft, Ayana Pinnock, Saskaya *
Looby, Kayla Malette Leveille, Rosenie * Richards-Dorsett, Francilia
Mentis, Donanne Ridgeway, Monique
Bachelor of Science Pacaud, Rose Robles, Katherine **
Environmental Science Petkovic, Boyan ** Ross, Charamine
June 2018 Roberts, Sherry * Sanchez, Serissa *
Bell, Sasha * Seepersaud, Bhumishti ** Sital, Sonique
Kinoshi, Haminat Thomas, Elvire ** Thomas, Leroy
Strothers, Joel Williams, Camille * Thomas, Sieske ***
Wittaker, Susannah * Williams, Merlene
Wynter, Natassia *
Bachelor of Science
Nursing Practical Nursing
June 2018 Certificate
Cottoy, Gloria June 2018
Faye, Amadou Alagbe, Adenike
Giana Salomon, Joseph** Benn, Diedre
Henry, Latisha ** Bennett, Nafica *
Brown, Erica *

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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Butler, Beveen
Golding, Catherine **
Hope, Donna **
Jean-Baptiste, Kenie
Joseph, Sorina *
Joseph, Synthia
Kabore, Soutong
Nelson, Erica
Paul, Nadjeda *
Rouniyar, Puja ** ††
Walters, Nicole *

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
January 2018
Clarke-Bartlett, Jermaine
Diallo, Ahmed **
Mused, Yahya **
Walls, Matt ***

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
June 2018
Alexis, Kareem
Hafsa, Umme
Harmon, Kevin
Meade, Charmaine
Pinto, Kamahl

Associate of Science Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Computer Science Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
January 2018 Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Dacon, Jamell ** Connection Pipeline ‡
Weekes, Nicholas ††

Associate of Science
Computer Science
June 2018
Ayejuyone, Olawale *
Ayo, Gregory * ††
Daley, Malcolm
Daniels, Quincy ††
Jones, Ian
Minhaz, Md Foysal ††
Saleh, Yousif ††

Cum Laude *

Accelerated Study in
Associate Program ††

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
BACCALAUREATE FOR UNIQUE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

January 2018 B. A. Public Administration/Political Science
Thomas Dhati B.S. Endocrinology and Molecular Biology
Billey, Sharon**
B.S. Black Social Entrepreneurship
June 2018 B.A. Cognitive Psychology
Hunter T. Powell
Scott Tuber

Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude ** Summa Cum Laude *** Smart Scholars †
Posthumously Awarded ‡‡
Accelerated Study in Pipeline Program ††† Healthcare Career
Associate Program †† Connection Pipeline ‡

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
William C. Thompson, Jr., B.A.

Chairperson
Barry F. Schwartz, A.B., J.D.

Vice Chairperson

Michael Arvanites, B.A.
Henry T. Berger, B.S., J.D.
Una S. T-Clarke, B.S., M.S., C.D.
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, B.A., M.P.A.
Fernando Ferrer, B.A., M.P.A
Kevin D. Kim, B.A., M.A., J.D.
Mayra Linares-Garcia, B.A.
Robert F. Mujica, B.A., M.G.A., J.D.
Brian D. Obergfell, B.S., J.D.
Jill O’Donnell-Tormey, B.S. Ph.D.
Charles A. Shorter, B.A., M.A.

Ken Sunshine, B.S.
Sandra Wilkin, B.S., B.S.
Katherine M. Conway, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Ex Officio-Chairperson of the University Faculty Senate

John Aderounmu
Ex Officio-Chairperson of the University Student Senate

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CHANCELLOR’S CABINET

Interim Chancellor
Vita C. Rabinowitz, M.A., Ph.D.

General Counsel & Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs
Loretta Martinez, B.A., J.D.

Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Sapienza, B.A., M.B.A.

.Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Gayle Horwitz, B.A., M.P.A

Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Fiscal Policy
Marc Shaw

Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Communications
James Sterngold, B.A., M.S.J.

Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction & Management
Judy Bergtraum, B.A., J.D.

Vice Chancellor & University Chief Information Officer
Brian Cohen, B.S., J.D.

Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Christopher Rosa, B.A., Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations
Pamela Silverblatt, B.S., J.D.

Interim Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Management
Margaret Egan, M.A., J.D.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Corporate, Foundation & Major Gifts Development
Andrea Shapiro Davis, B.A., J.D.

Deputy Vice Chancellor
Burton Sacks, B.A., M.S.

Senior University Dean for Academic Affairs & Dean of the School of Professional Studies
John Mogulescu, B.A. MSW

University Dean for Institutional Research & Assessment
David Crook, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor
Doris Suarez, B.A., M.Phil.

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MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE

CABINET

President
Rudolph F. Crew, B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D.

Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost
Augustine Okereke, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Jerald Posman, B.A., M.B.A.

Vice President of Finance & Administration
Jacqueline Clark, B.S.

Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Communications
Jonathan Sandville, B.A., M.A., Ed.M.

Chief of Staff
Lakisha Murray, B.S., M.S.Ed.

Associate Provost & Assistant Vice President
Gladys Palma de Schrynemakers, B.A., M.S., P.D., M.A., Ed.D.

Dean of Academic Affairs (Acting)
Hollie Jones, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management, Campus Planning and Operations
Mr. Thomas Ching, B.S., M.S., M.P.A.

Assistant Vice President/Chief Information Officer (Interim)
Troy Hahn, B.S. MIS, M.Ed.

Executive Legal Counsel (Interim)
Johnathon P. Hardaway, B.B.A., M.B.A., J.D.

Dean, School of Business
Jo-Ann Rolle, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Dean, School of Education
Sheilah M. Paul, B.A., M.A., Ed.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Dean, School of Liberal Arts (Acting)
Ethan Gologor, B.S., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Dean, School of Science, Health, & Technology
Terrence R. Blackman, B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Dean, School of Professional & Community Development
Evelyn W. Castro, B.S., M.S., Ed.M., Ed.D.

Dean of Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Richard Jones, B.A., M.S.W.

Dean of College Readiness (Interim)
Doris McEwen, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

Executive Director of Enrollment Management
Shannon Clarke-Anderson, B.A., M.A.

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Executive Director of Human Resources/Labor Designee
Tanya E. Isaacs, B.A., M.S.

Executive Director of Government and External Affairs
Jennifer James, B.S., M.P.A.

Director of Communications
Kevin Adams, B.A.

Director of Freshman Year Program and College Now Programs
Nicole Berry, B.A., M.A.
Finance Comptroller

Peter Chiasera, B.S., M.B.A.
Bursar

Thais Pilieri, B.A.
Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Tara Regist-Tomlinson, B.A., M.P.A.
Director of Enrollment Management

Jeffrey Sigler, B.A., M.S.
Director of Pipeline College Readiness Programming

Shanna Van Ness, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Special Assistant to Student Affairs/Senior Director/Student Conduct Officer

Robert M. Waterman, B.S., M.Div, D.Min.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Department of Accounting
Rosemary Williams, B.B.A., M.S., C.P.A., D.B.A.
Department of Business Administration
Sambhavi Lakshminarayanan, B.A., M.S.T.A.T., Ph.D.
Department of Computer Information Systems
Orandel Robotham, B.S., B.B., M.S.
Department of Economics and Finance
Chinyere Egbe, B.S., M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Public Administration
Wallace L. Ford II, A.B., J.D.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Department of Developmental and Special Education

Donna Wright, B.A., M.A., M.Ed., M. Phil., Ph.D.
Department of Multicultural Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Rupam Saran, B.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of English

Brenda Greene, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Mass Communications, Creative & Performing Arts & Speech

Clinton Crawford, B.A, M.F.A. M.A. Ed.D.
Department of Philosophy & Religion
Vivaldi Jean-Marie, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Psychology

Maudry-Beverley Lashley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Owen Brown, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Social Work
Edward Hernandez, B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D.
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Maria Luisa Ruiz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Biology

Carolle Bolnet, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry & Environmental Science (Acting)

Alicia E. Reid, B.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics
Jean-Michelet Jean-Michel, B.A., Sc.M., Ph.D.

Department of Nursing
Hazel Sanderson, B.S., Ed.M., Ed.D.
Department of Physics & Computer Science

Leon Johnson, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

Library & Information Services
Alexei Oulanov, M.B.A., MSLIS, Ph.D.
Percy E. Sutton SEEK/Special Programs

Sherrill-Ann Mason, B.S., M.S.
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE FACULTY SENATE

Adesina Fadairo, B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

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COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Gladys Palma de Schrynemakers, Office of Academic Affairs
Chairperson

Kevin Adams, Office of Communications
Lisa Anderson, Office of the President

Patricia Berlianshik, School of Science, Health and Technology
Jamell Brady, Academic Advising Center

Rebecca Cenatus, Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program
Dulcie Clayton, Admissions & Recruitment
Beverly Davis, Office of Communications

Sharon Davis, Public Safety and Campus Security
Asha Edwards-Newton, Student Government Association

Janelle Edwards, School of Education
Norma Goodman, Office of the Registrar

Troy Hahn, Information Technology
Raymond Hamilton, Admissions and Recruitment

Peter Holoman, Office of Student Affairs
Charlotte Hunter, School of Professional and Community Development

Jennifer James, Government Relations and External Affairs
Keshia Johnson, Academic Advising Center
Richard Joseph, Office of Communications

Laneika Lyons, Student Government Association
Amber Magruder, Office of the President

Tanisha Mallette, Office of Academic Affairs
Latchmie Nisa Marajh, Student Government Association

Melanie Martinez, Office of Academic Affairs
Tatiana Mejic, Office of the Registrar
Lakisha Murray, Office of the President
Tracy Noel, Office of Academic Affairs

Augustine Okereke, Office of Academic Affairs
Joylyn Phillips, Admissions and Recruitment

Lakesha Powell, School of Professional and Community Development
Amani Reece, Office of Student Life and Development

Tara Regist-Tomlinson, Development and Alumni Relations
Kirt Robinson, Academic Advising Center

Jonathan Sandville, Institutional Advancement and Communications
Jeffrey Sigler, Enrollment Management

Khadiya Smith, School of Science, Health and Technology
Sabrina Spadafino, Accelerated Study in Associate Programs

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COMMENCEMENT AMBASSADORS

Vicrina Aberdeen Laura James
Nikisha Abrahams Anne Jean
Patricia Johnson
Ijaz Ahmed Hakeem Johnson
Suzette Andrews Towanna Jordon
Marie Antoine-Pierre Richard Joseph
Gailand Archer Wiss Joseph
Gabrielle Kean-Dawes
Akira Arnold Wardlie Kenol
Aaron Arnold Kenu Lee
Kheron Austrie Maeshay Lewis
Julianna Bacchus Ingrid Mathurin
Brenda Ballena Cherisse Mayers
Anthony Blake Cheyanne Maynard
Waleek Boone Nympha McIntosh
Andre Brereton Sheron Modeste
Georgette Brown Pauline Monsanto
Safiya Browne Norman Narcisse
Nicolette Bucher Candice Nelson
Kierra Canada Antonia Noel
Donnley Castello-Edwards Solwazi Olusola
Deborah Charles Raphael Omoruyi
Nicole Clark Sharon Palmer
Alyssa Palmer
Kirk Clark Anthony Phifer
Jaida Clayton Unis Phillips
Danny Costoso Kerry-Ann Pieters
Jeron Davidson Fred Price
Gigi Davis-Elliott Denisha Prince John
Quincy Daniels Leiselle Rampersaud
Andrea Dawes Keesha Reid
Arielle Derrick Andy Rennie
Andrea Dottin Clarence Reynolds
Christopher Durosinmi Dexter Roberts
Aaron Duton Jackie Rousseau
Linda Edwards-Gaddy Marie Rowley
Michael Edwards Mary-Ann Salazar
Marsha Escayg Jovana Santiago-Rhodes
Lisa Evelyn Cheryl Singletary
Joella Feracho Judith Schoolman
Fritz Fontaine Lawanda Seaman
Denise Garcia DeSilva Zoland Smith-Charles
Aderinsula Gilber John-Conrad Ste. Marthe
Shellane Gill Zilpha Theodore
Ernst Gracia Karen Thompson
Keshia Graham John Thompson
Sam Groveman Paulina Tisson-Cox
Nisha Hector Vernisca Collins
Brianna Hedge Gaily Volmar-Moreau
Keisha Higgins Nadege Waithe
Peter Holoman Sonji Walker
Evais Horsford Robert Waterman
Charlotte Hunter Paul Williams

Jamal Ien
Taneeka Jackson

Jo-Ann Jacob
Deja James

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SPECIAL THANKS

Accelerated Study in Associate Programs
Administrative Computing

Academic Advisement Center
Commencement Ambassadors
Comptroller’s Office/Accounts Payable
Department of Public Safety and Campus Security

Enrollment Management
Facilities Management

Faculty of Medgar Evers College
Information Technology
Media Services

The Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Administration and Finance

The Office of Communications
The Office of the President
The Office of the Registrar
The Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Life and Development
Reprographics

Space Reservations
Special Programs/Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program

Student Government Association
Thornton Studio

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