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Our Honors College graduates certainly didn’t expect their senior year to be conducted virtually, but they made the most of it and came out on top. These outstanding students achieved their dream of graduating with Honors from IUPUI, showing throughout their commitment to academic excellence and to making a difference in their local and global communities. We are proud to come together online to share this moment. Congratulations, graduates!
Hassan Abdelwahab, Chancellor's Scholar
Jared Abney, Honors Business
Ahmed Alaliew, Honors Business
Erin Alberda, Chancellor's Scholar
Chloe Alder, Chancellor's Scholar
Maheen Ali, Plater International Scholars Program
Sarah Ali, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Donald Ambrose, Chancellor's Scholar
Rebekkah Andros, Chancellor's Scholar
Desiree Aririeri, Chancellor's Scholar
Carissa Atherton, Chancellor's Scholar
Collin Aycock, Chancellor's Scholar
Kayla Bailey, Chancellor's Scholar
Lucas Baker, Chancellor's Scholar
Amy Bales, Chancellor's Scholar
Paul Barta, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Kyle Barton, Chancellor's Scholar
Elijah Basile, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Feayrra Bell, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Hannah Beltz, Chancellor's Scholar
Kamryn Benscoter, Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program
Jocelyn Blackburn, Chancellor's Scholar
Alexis Bloom, Honors Science
Antony Botros, Honors Science
Marissa Boyer, Chancellor's Scholar
Caroline Boyle, Chancellor's Scholar
Logan Bromm, Chancellor's Scholar
Hanna Brown, Honors Business
Nathan Browning, Chancellor's Scholar
Truman Brubaker, Chancellor's Scholar
Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Chancellor's Scholar
Grant Bullard, Chancellor's Scholar
Ana Carmona, Chancellor's Scholar
Alexa Carr, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Jean Carson, Chancellor's Scholar
Cassidy Caudill, Chancellor's Scholar
Angela Cerchinpar, Honors Science
Mintare Cesiunaite, Honors Science
Sokvannara Chhy, Chancellor's Scholar
Supriya Chittajallu, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Saira Choudhry, Honors Business
Emily Combs, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Tate Coulter, Chancellor's Scholar
Iza De Los Reyes, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Sabrina Detzel, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Harshpreet Dhami, Honors Public Health
Abolee Diwate, Chancellor's Scholar
Jovana Dodevska, Chancellor's Scholar
Hunter Dodrill, Honors Science
Anna Donovan, Honors Business
Tucker Dooley, Chancellor's Scholar
Lucretia Eckrote, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Joseph Elmasry, Chancellor's Scholar
Courtney Eytchison, Chancellor's Scholar
Kimberly Felipe, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Camden Ferling, Honors Business
Devon Fischer, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Craig Freeman, Honors Business
Gabrielle Fricker, Chancellor's Scholar
Nicholas Frimas, Plater International Scholars Program
Taylor Gaby, Honors Liberal Arts
Madelynn Gaines, Chancellor's Scholar
Rutuj Gavankar, Honors Science
Micaela Gaviola, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Hannah George, Chancellor's Scholar
Nora Gilliam, Chancellor's Scholar
Laurinda Godfrey, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Jeffery Grogan, Chancellor's Scholar
Sophia Gunther, Chancellor's Scholar
Isra Haider, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Ashton Hall, Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program
Mikayla Hall (Cleary), Chancellor's Scholar
Alexys Hanas, Honors Business
Andrea Hanas, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Sarah Harris, Chancellor's Scholar
Fatima Hassan, Chancellor’s Scholar
Olivia Hazelwood, Chancellor's Scholar
Michon Held, Chancellor's Scholar
Emerson Hernly, Chancellor's Scholar
Madelyn Heron, Honors Business
Steven Hiatt, Chancellor's Scholar
Luke Hinton, Chancellor's Scholar
Duncan Hitti, Chancellor's Scholar
Kellie Hoekstra, Chancellor's Scholar
Abigail Hopf, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Kyle House, Honors Business
Elisabeth Huls, Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program
Emily Hulsey, Chancellor's Scholar
Myra Hussain, Chancellor's Scholar
Saad Islam, Plater International Scholars Program
Christopher Jackson, Chancellor's Scholar
Savannah Jacob, Honors Art and Design
James Jarrell, Chancellor's Scholar
Alexander Jordan, Honors Business
Mason Jung, Honors Business
Alyssa Kane, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Harkirandeep Kaur, Honors Business
Navepreet Kaur, Honors Science
Navneet Kaur, Honors Science
Travis Kening, Honors Engineering and Technology
Zoha Khan, Chancellor's Scholar
Carlee Kiefer, Chancellor's Scholar
Ashton Kiehl, Honors Business
Emily King, Chancellor's Scholar
Emily Kinnarney, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Hannah Kish, Plater International Scholars Program
Katherine Klamer, Chancellor's Scholar
Abigail Klippel, Honors SPEA
Allison Kochanski, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Kourtland Koester, Chancellor's Scholar
Emmeline Koo, Chancellor's Scholar
Laura Koss, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Connor Krehbiel, Chancellor's Scholar
Dhruv Kulkarni, Chancellor's Scholar
Paulina Kurek, Chancellor's Scholar
Jeremiah Lakstins, Chancellor's Scholar
Sara Lansdell, Chancellor's Scholar
Silvia Lawson-Vilches, Chancellor's Scholar
Nancy Lee, Honors Liberal Arts
Jeongwon Lee, Chancellor's Scholar
Maren Lehman, Honors Philanthropy
Laura Lenkey, Honors Business
Kelly Lentsch, Chancellor's Scholar
Mary Leritz, Chancellor's Scholar
Cecilia Lesch, Chancellor's Scholar
Kevin Lingle, Honors Science
Thomas Lombardo, Chancellor's Scholar
Megan Long, Honors Business
Julia Mackey, Honors Business
Tessa Madigan, Chancellor's Scholar
Izabelle Manning, Chancellor's Scholar
Abigail Markel, Chancellor's Scholar
Taylor Martin, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Sanaz Matinmehr, Honors Business
Taylor Mattern, Chancellor's Scholar
Grace Mattingly, Chancellor's Scholar
Megan McCreery, Chancellor's Scholar
Anna McDougal (Cuccinotto), Chancellor's Scholar
Reilly McGovern, Chancellor's Scholar
Clare Mchugh, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Natalie Mcnally, Chancellor's Scholar
Megan McVey, Chancellor's Scholar
Ben McWilliams, Honors Business
Dakota Merkel, Chancellor's Scholar
Alex Miller, Chancellor's Scholar
Blake Miller, Honors Liberal Arts
Grace Miller, Chancellor's Scholar
Jacob Moffitt, Chancellor's Scholar
Lucas Montgomery, Chancellor's Scholar
Joseph Mooar, Chancellor's Scholar
Tiadelaine Morrall, Honors Business
Mohammed Motorwala, Chancellor's Scholar
Andrew Mungia, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Abdelrahman Nada, Chancellor's Scholar
Hafsa Naeem, Chancellor's Scholar
Ethan Netsch, Chancellor's Scholar
Dustin Newland, Honors Engineering and Technology
Sarah Nicholas, Chancellor's Scholar
Amy Niehaus, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Colleen O'Brien, Honors Informatics and Computing
Grace O'Brien-Jones, Chancellor's Scholar
Kaitlyn O'Grady, Chancellor's Scholar
Evan Parker, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Thomas Patacca, Chancellor's Scholar
Vrajesh Patel, Plater International Scholars Program
Jonah Peavler, Chancellor's Scholar
Molly Pederson, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Michael Pena, Honors Business
Samantha Pepka, Honors Science
Lana Pham, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Zachary Platt, Chancellor's Scholar
Sheetal Prasanna, Chancellor's Scholar
Jacob Purcell, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Catherine Raciti, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Lindsey Rademacher, Chancellor's Scholar
Asmaa Rashid, Chancellor's Scholar
Allison Reardon, Chancellor's Scholar
Lucas Rector, Chancellor's Scholar
Jack Riggs, Chancellor's Scholar
Katie Riley, Honors Business
Katherine Roberson, Honors Business
Pia Ronningen, Chancellor's Scholar
Indranil Roy, Chancellor's Scholar
Evan Ruder, Chancellor's Scholar
Nathaniel Ruley, Chancellor's Scholar
Emma Sarkine, Honors Informatics and Computing
Anna Schmidt, Chancellor's Scholar
Jared Schoolcraft, Honors Science
Jared Schoon, Chancellor's Scholar
Christine Schulte, Chancellor's Scholar
Emily Segrest, Chancellor's Scholar
Nicole Selby, Honors Informatics and Computing
Lydia Sempsrott, Chancellor's Scholar
Kaitlyn Shannon, Chancellor's Scholar
Kritika Sharma, Chancellor's Scholar
Harley Sinders, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Jacob Slack, Chancellor's Scholar
Kourtney Sloan, Honors Science
Cassandra Sluis, Chancellor's Scholar
Riley Smith, Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program
Alejandro Soto, Chancellor's Scholar
Dillon Stangeland, Honors Engineering and Technology
Monique Stehle, Honors Liberal Arts
Jillian Steinbrink, Chancellor's Scholar
Mikhaele Stockman, Honors Business
Adam Stoody, Honors Business
Ivy Straber, Chancellor's Scholar
Leah Stuckwisch, Honors Business
Rachel Stull, Plater International Scholars Program
Nathan Swearingen, Chancellor's Scholar
Jordan Symanski, Honors Business
David Temeles, Chancellor's Scholar
Kathryn Tenhoor, Chancellor's Scholar
Katherine Tyson, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Zeeshan Uddin, Chancellor's Scholar
Justine Vance, Honors Liberal Arts
Michila Weddle, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Aidan Welch, Chancellor's Scholar
Jacob West, Chancellor's Scholar
Sarah Wheeler, Chancellor's Scholar
Anna White, Honors Science
Paul Williams, Honors Art and Design
Madison Wilson, Chancellor's Scholar
Aubrey Wing, Chancellor's Scholar
Rachel Winkler, Honors Liberal Arts
Grant Winter, Honors Engineering and Technology
Maria Witcher, Chancellor's Scholar
Molly Wolfe, Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program
Ziyi Yang, Honors Science
Debbie Yeng, Honors Health & Human Sciences
Michaela Yoder, Chancellor's Scholar
Zexing Yu, Chancellor's Scholar
Meredith Ziliak, Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program
Congratulations, Honors graduates! I’m so proud of the ways you’ve stepped up this year during this time of change. You’ve exceeded my expectations in terms of your generosity, resilience, and perseverance. You are among the very best students at IUPUI and you’ve proven yourselves as campus and community leaders who have left a legacy on our Honors College community. Thank you for making the IUPUI Honors College such a wonderful place to call home and please continue to connect with us as IUPUI Honors College alumni. I can’t wait to see where your next step leads you.
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KRISTY SHEELEER: Congratulations, May graduates and welcome to this virtual Honors College graduation celebration. My name is Kristina Sheeler. I'm the Executive Associate Dean of the Honors College and I'm here with Lisa Ruch, the Honors College Director of Academic Affairs, and all of our Assistant Directors in the Honors College Shane Collins, Emily Clossin, and Kara Woodlee.
While we couldn't be together for an Honors College graduation ceremony this year, we know every graduate wants to hear their name and walk across the stage. So consider this your virtual reading of the names. All of our Honors College graduates were invited to personalize a slide and so you will see some of those personal touches during this slideshow. So let's get started with the reading of the names of our 2021 graduates from the IUPUI Honors College. And Shane Collins will get us started.
Congratulations to Hassan Abdelwahab with a degree in biology, Erin Alberda with a visual communications design, Jared Abney with supply chain management. And congratulations to Chloe Alder whose hometown is in Evansville, Indiana with a major in English literature, a minor in legal studies. Her biggest accomplishment as an Honors scholar was completing her freshman year with a 4.0 after taking a very thought provoking and interesting on her history course.
After graduation she plans on moving to Denver and heading to law school. And her favorite Honors College experience was with her advisor, Shane in the amazing honor facility in the library. And her favorite memory was the first time that she saw the Honors area in the library and meeting her fellow honors student.
Congratulations to Sarah Ali whose hometown is in Fishers, Indiana. Her major is in neuroscience. Her biggest accomplishment was being a Top 100 Award recipient in 2020 and 2021; 2021 Women's History Month Leadership Award recipient; and serving as the Indiana District in Circle K International District Treasurer. Her favorite Honors College memories attending the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in New Orleans and studying abroad in Japan with some honors college friends. Future plans include attending medical school.
Congratulations to Rebekkah Andros with majors in management and public affairs; Carissa Atherton with a health data science major; Desiree Aririeri.
Congratulations to Colin Aycock, hometown in Avon, Indiana. Majored in electrical engineering and minor in mathematics. Biggest accomplishment was working as a part-time engineer, meeting and marrying his best friend, and becoming president of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Favorite Honors College memory-- meeting some of his best friends through the many Honors College events. Future plans include completing his master's in electrical engineering at IUPUI, work as an electrical engineer and continue learning, and traveling the world.
Congratulations to Kayla Bailey with an art history and anthropology majors and Lucas Baker with a mechanical engineering major.
Congratulations to Paul Barta-- major in radiation therapy. His favorite memory was sushi-fueled study sessions in the campus center. Biggest accomplishment-- encouraging and treating cancer patients as a student radiation therapist, being a Top 10 student in 2021. His future plans include-- join a radiation oncology team at an innovative cancer research institute, and spearhead a radiation oncology team, obtain a master's in medical dosimetry.
Congratulations to Kyle Barton with a major in computer and information technology.
Congratulations to Elijah Basile. Hometown-- Indianapolis, Indiana. Major-- computer engineering. Biggest accomplishment-- having the opportunity to work in the aerospace industry and getting published. Favorite Honors College memory-- getting to know and hanging out with his honors roommates. Future plans include following God's plan and completing his masters in computer engineering and hop into the industry.
Congratulations to Feayrra Bell with an exercise science major, and Hannah Beltz with marketing and international studies majors.
Congratulations to Kamryn Benscoter. Hometown-- Fishers, Indiana. Major in chemistry and a minor in Spanish. Her biggest accomplishment was receiving the IUPUI Top 100 Award in 2020 and 2021 and being named a Top 10 student in 2021; winning the 2017 Horizon League Championship as an IUPUI women's soccer player. Favorite Honors College memory-- attending the Adam W Herbert Presidential Scholars Dinner. And her future plans include attending medical school and becoming a physician.
Congratulations to Jocelyn Blackburn, biology and classical studies dual major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a 2021 IUPUI Top 10 student, and she hopes to pursue medical school and become a pediatric physician. She absolutely loved all of the memories she made while volunteering at service days with her peers on the honors for the University Tower freshman year.
Congratulations to Alexis Bloom with a biology major and forensic and investigative science major; Caroline Boyle with a nursing major; and Anthony Botros with a neuroscience major.
Congratulations to Logan Bromm-- majors in history and political science; a certificate in child abuse and neglect. His hometown is Jasper, Indiana. Biggest accomplishment is being named one of the Fifty Faces of IUPUI. Future plans include going to law school and entering a career in public service, and his favorite memory is living in the honor's floor of University Tower and eating way too many burgers from The Den.
Congratulations to Hanna Brown-- major in human resources, marketing and management; hometown in Boonville, Indiana. Future plans-- to continue my education by earning her master's and her PhD. Biggest accomplishment-- being president of Delta Sigma Pi and becoming a mentor and RA. Favorite Honors College memory was studying abroad in London with her best friends.
Congratulations to Nathan Browning with a computer engineering major and Truman Brubaker with a computer science major.
Congratulations to Raven Brzeszkiewicz-- major in biology; hometown-- Park Forest, Illinois. Biggest accomplishment was being a William M Plater Civic Engagement Medallion. Plans after graduation-- take a gap year and then go to graduate school to pursue an MPH in health policy and management. Favorite Honors College memory was vibing with her friends in the Honors College and working on homework while eating too much candy from the jar.
Congratulations to Grant Bullard with a finance major and Ana Carmona with a public safety management degree.
Congratulations to Alexa Carr-- major and philanthropic studies and biology; hometown-- Indianapolis, Indiana. Biggest award was the Bepko Scholarship or the Plater Medallion. Plans following graduation include starting a career in the non-profit sector and her favorite Honors College memories-- studying and hanging out in the Honors College.
Congratulations to Jean Carson with an accounting major; Mintare Cesiunaite with a chemistry degree; and Angela Cerchinpar with a chemistry degree.
Congratulations to Sokvannara Chhy. Hometown-- Westfield, Indiana; major-- health science. Next, he plans to attend graduate school to become a physician's assistant. Accomplishments include learning diverse investing techniques in both the stock market and cryptocurrency as well as drinking a lot of bubble tea. Favorite Honors College experience-- connecting with students from Rwanda through the virtual study-abroad course, and, of course, the free candy.
Congratulations to Supriya Chittajallu. Hometown-- Indianapolis, Indiana. Major-- biology and medical humanities and health studies. Her biggest accomplishment was the Neil Godio Most Outstanding Student Award, the Plater Medallion, Academic Achievement Award for the medical humanities and health studies. Favorite Honors College memory-- serving as the administrative chair for the Honors Tower council. It was the first experience that made her feel like part of the Honors College community. Future plans-- complete her MBA with a concentration in health care administration and become a compassionate and competent physician. This must have been made before she received the top student at IUPUI award and we would be remiss not to mention that.
And congratulations to Emily Combs with a marketing and international studies degree.
SPEAKER 2: Thank you, Shane. Next, Emily Clossin will be reading the next portion of our May graduates. Emily.
EMILY CLOSSIN: Congratulations to Tate Coulter with degrees in accounting and finance; to Iza De Los Reyes with a degree in health sciences.
Congratulations to Abolee R Diwate. Her hometown is in Dubai. She majored in electrical engineering and her minor is in mathematics. Her biggest accomplishments were the William M Plater Civic Medallion and the Outstanding Electrical Engineering Award. Her favorite Honors College memory were the study sessions and free candy. Her plans after graduation are to work for GlobalFoundries and attend graduate school.
Congratulations to Jovana Dodevska with a degree in health science management and Hunter Dodrill with degrees in biology and neuroscience.
Congratulations to Anna Donovan. Her majors are in finance and supply chain management, and she's from Vincent, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishment was completing the Kelley School of Business i-CORE honors in her sophomore year. She plans to work as an operations manager at Target's distribution center in Indianapolis, and her favorite Honors College experience her memory was being an Honors College peer mentor.
Congratulations to Tucker Dooley, graduating with a degree in computer science.
Congratulations Joseph Elmasry. His hometown is Kokomo Indiana. He majored in biology and neuroscience. His biggest accomplishment was being on the scholars list. His favorite Honors College memory was munching snacks with the homies and plans after graduation are to attend medical school.
Congratulations to Courtney Eytchison with degrees in biology and neuroscience. Congratulations to Kimberly Felipe with a degree in biology; Devon Fisher with a degree in exercise science; Craig Freeman with a marketing degree.
Congratulations to Gabrielle Fricker. Her hometown is Sunman, Indiana. She majored in neuroscience and her biggest accomplishments are becoming a member of the Women in Science House and getting accepted to IU School of Medicine for the class of 2025. Her favorite Honors College memory was having amazing professors for her honors contracts and courses, and her future plans are to start medical school in August.
Congratulations to Taylor Gaby. Her major is political science and her minors were criminal justice and sociology. She's from Logansport, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishment as an honors scholar was the honors Costa Rica project and getting into all six law schools she applied for. Plans following graduation are to attend Indiana University Robert H McKinney School of Law. Her favorite Honors College experience was doing a twin research project in her biology and politics capstone course.
Congratulations to Madelynn Gaines. Her hometown is Fishers, Indiana. Her majors are biology and neuroscience. Her biggest accomplishments were being named as an IUPUI Top 100 student, presenting her research at a national conference, and receiving admission to medical school. Her favorite Honors College memory is meeting her future roommates and coworker at orientation, and her future plans are to attend most medical school in Indiana.
Congratulations to Michela Gaviola with degrees in epidemiology and community health.
Congratulations to Nora Gilliam with majors in chemistry and epidemiology. Her biggest award was the third IUPUI Barry Goldwater Scholar of the Natural Sciences, which is the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in the United States of America. Next steps are to become a medical scientist training program, or to join a medical science training program, at University of Rochester in New York for a combined MD-PhD degree. Her favorite Honors College memory was snacking in the Honors College lounge.
Congratulations to Laurinda Godfrey. Her hometown is Bargersville, Indiana. She majored in chemistry and Spanish. Her biggest accomplishment was studying in Madrid-- OK-- is studying in Madrid, Spain for eight months and becoming fully fluent in Spanish. Her favorite Honors College memory was napping under the computer desk before her biochemistry final during her sophomore year. Her future plans are to attend Marion University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall of 2021.
Congratulations to Jeffery Grogan from Indianapolis, Indiana. He majored in health sciences with a minor in psychology and a certificate in nutrition. His biggest accomplishments were studying abroad in South Korea in the summer of 2019. He also was an LHSI intern and ambassador and he achieved a 3.95 GPA. His favorite Honors College memory was rowing for one of the Honors College regatta teams during his sophomore year. His future plans are to attend Fairbanks for his masters in global health and sustainable development, work full time at a local organization, and become a public health professional, and hopefully, eventually, a professor.
Congratulations to Sophia Gunther with a degree in civic engagement.
Congratulations to Isra Haider. Her hometown is Indianapolis, Indiana. Her majors were biology and sociology. Her biggest accomplishment was being selected as the 2021 Honors College Chancellor Scholar. Her postgraduation plans are to attend the IU McKinney School of Law, and her favorite Honors College experience was meeting her soon-to-be best friends at the Honors College orientation.
Congratulations to Ashton Hall graduating with a degree in psychology.
Congratulations to Alexys Hanas. Her majors were accounting and finance. Her hometown is Chesterton, Indiana. After graduation she'll work at Blue & Company as an audit associate, and her favorite memory IUPUI was studying abroad in London. This was her first time traveling abroad and she will never forget this experience.
Congratulations to Andrea Hanas. Her majors were in accounting and finance. Her hometown is also Chesterton, Indiana. And after graduation she plans to work at Ernst & Young as a financial services audit associate. Her biggest accomplishment was receiving IUPUI Top 100 award, and her favorite Honors College memory is studying abroad in London for spring break.
Congratulations to Sarah Harris graduating with a degree in media arts and sciences.
Congratulations to Olivia Hazelwood. Her majors where political science and sociology and she's from Fairmont, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishments were meeting the love of her life and one of her best friends. Her plans are to continue the grind at McKinney and to buy a Subaru Crosstrek. Her favorite memory is feeling lost in Emily's office during her freshman year, just trying to figure it all out.
Congratulations to Michon Held, graduating with a degree in nursing.
Congratulations to Madeline Heron from Brownsburg, Indiana. Her majors were accounting and finance. Her biggest accomplishment was taking a leadership position in her business fraternity. After graduation, she plans on working as a tax accountant at EY and studying to become a CPA. Her favorite honors memory was spending spring break in London for a study abroad trip.
Congratulations to Stephen Hiatt, graduating with degrees in management and marketing and to Luke Hinton graduating with degrees in accounting and finance.
Congratulations to Kelly Hoekstra. Her hometown is Kohler, Wisconsin. She majored in biomedical engineering and minored in mathematics. She is an IUPUI Top 100 student, and her plans after graduation are to attend PA school to specialize in pediatric oncology. And her favorite Honors College memory where the late nights in the Honors College studying with her friends.
Congratulations to Abigail Hopf. Her major was English, focusing on creative writing, and she also majored in biology. Her hometown is Jasper, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishments were working together with other Honors College peers to put together a workshop on white allyship, studying an entire semester in Canberra, Australia, and being an IUPUI Speech Night finalist in 2017.
Her future plans are to complete an MFA in fiction and an MA in English, and to teach English and creative writing, and her favorite Honors College moment was attending ET the Extraterrestrial film and orchestra with the honors, arts and culture society. Listening to a John Williams soundtrack while watching the movie was an amazing experience, and it was even better shared with Honors College friends.
Congratulations to Kyle House, graduating with a degree in marketing and a degree in supply chain management. And to Elizabeth Huls graduating with degrees in political science and Spanish.
Congratulations to Emily Hulsey. Her majors were forensic and investigative sciences with concentrations in chemistry and biology, chemistry, and also biology, and a minor in psychology. Her hometown is Arnold, Missouri. Her biggest accomplishments were being a published author in Nature Journal, presenting at a national conference, and being accepted into medical school. She plans to attend the University of Pikeville KYCOM, and specialize in emergency medicine or neonatology. And her favorite Honors College memory was meeting her future co-worker and best friend and roommate at orientation.
Congratulations to Myra Hussain from Fishers, Indiana. She majored in mathematics teaching, and her minor was political studies. Her biggest accomplishment as an honors scholar was being a part of the Top 100 in 2020 and in 2021. She plans to fulfill a master's degree in educational equity, justice, and social transformation at the University of Michigan, and her favorite Honors College memory was participating in the Honors College peer mentor program as a student leader.
SPEAKER 2: Thank you, Emily, for reading those names. We have so many outstanding Honors College graduates. Next will be Lisa Ruch to read the next set of names.
LISA RUCH: Congratulations to Saad Islam who's graduating with degrees in media, arts and science and human computer interaction.
Congratulations to Christopher Jackson from Hope, Indiana. He's graduating with a degree in media, arts and science, and his greatest accomplishment was building a great professional and academic network. His best memory is being able to represent the Honors College as an OTEAM leader and a student ambassador for the School of Informatics. He plans to finish his master's degree in human computer interactions, become a senior usability specialist, or creative director, and build the next best product that everybody wants to have.
Congratulations to Savannah Jacob for earning a degree in drawing and illustration.
Congratulations to James Jarrell from Frankfort, Indiana, whose major is biology with a minor in chemistry. His biggest accomplishments were graduating with a 4.0 GPA and being recognized as one of IUPUI's Top 100 students. His favorite experience was being an Honors College peer mentor. In the future, he plans to take a gap year before completing his master's degree, continue his career as a researcher, and adopt a shelter cat and name him or her "Beans."
Congratulations to Alexander Jordan for earning degrees in management and human resource management; Mason Jung for degrees in finance and international studies; and Alyssa Kane for degrees in international studies and finance.
Congratulations to her to Harkirandeep Kaur for earning degrees in accounting and finance and international studies with a minor in economics. Her biggest accomplishment was studying abroad with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and after graduation she plans to work at PwC. Her favorite Honors College memory is building lifelong relationships, and she is from Hayward, California.
Congratulations to Navepreet Kaur for earning a degree in biology; and Navneet Kaur for a degree in neuroscience.
Congratulations to Carly Kiefer from Huntington, Indiana, for earning degrees in marketing management and international studies. Following graduation, she plans to continue working as a paraprofessional and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and as a marketing manager at Hotbox Pizza. Her favorite memory is living in the Honors College RBLC and her biggest accomplishment was making the Dean's List every semester. She also plans to join the Peace Corps and is currently in review for organizational development volunteer in Albania and 2022.
Congratulations to Ashton Kiehl. Her majors are accounting, finance and international studies and she's from Fishers, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishment was completing Honors I-Core and getting into the MSA program here at IUPUI. In the future, she plans to complete her master's in accounting and start full-time at KSM next year. Her favorite memory was meeting her best friends through I-Core.
Congratulations to Hannah Kish for earning a degree in ceramics.
Congratulations to Katherine Klamer. She has a double major in forensic and investigative sciences with a chemistry focus, a chemistry degree, and a minor in epidemiology. She was awarded first place in the 2019 regional Indiana branch of the Association for Microbiology for her undergraduate research presentation. She plans to begin her graduate studies in August 2021 here at IUPUI in forensic and investigative sciences. She loved watching the Snyder Cut with her friend using the honors lounge smart board screen.
Congratulations to Abigail Klippel for earning degrees in public affairs and management.
Congratulations to Allison Kochanski from Fort Wayne, Indiana, for earning her nursing degree. Her biggest accomplishment was being inducted into nursing's only Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau. Her favorite Honors College memory is ice skating with the peer mentor program. She plans to work as an RN at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne and pursue a master's degree in nursing and become a family nurse practitioner.
Congratulations to Emmeline Koo for earning degrees in accounting and finance.
Congratulations to Laura Loss. Her major is organizational leadership with human resource management certification. She's been accepted into the masters of technology graduate program, and she was on the Dean's List from 2017 through 2021. Her GPA is a 3.853, and she was awarded the Honors College's Bepko Scholarship. Her favorite memories are living in the Honors community in University Tower and Riverwalk, and making blankets for Riley Children's Hospital. Following graduation, she plans to work with Fortune 500 companies as a strategist and consultant and also plans to kick back and relax.
Congratulations to Connor Krehbiel for earning a degree in biomedical engineering and Dhruv Kulkarni for earning a degree in computer and information technology. Congratulations to Paulina Kurek for earning a degree in neuroscience; and Jeremiah Lakstins for earning degrees in neuroscience and psychology.
Congratulations Sarah Lansdell for earning degrees in media, arts and science, and drawing and illustration. She's from Fishers, Indiana, but she's been living in Indianapolis during her time at IUPUI. One cool accomplishment of hers is having had several of her artworks published in IUPUI's Genesis magazine. Her favorite honors memory is when she joined the Honors Adventure Club for a trip to Indy Scream Park at Halloween. Following graduation, she plans to seek out concept art and visual development jobs in the animation and video game industries.
Congratulations to Jeongwon Lee for earning degrees in biology and neuroscience. He's from Kokomo, Indiana, and his top accomplishments were being named as one of IUPUI's Top 100 students in both 2020 and 2021. He will be starting medical school in August. His favorite memory is studying K103 and organic chemistry with friends in the Honors College study space.
Congratulations to Maren Lehman. Her major is philanthropic studies and she's from South Whitley, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishment as an honors scholar was writing a research proposal with Dr. Patricia Hertzog in 2019 on the effectiveness of visual therapy. Her greatest awards were being recognized as an IUPUI Top 100 student and also being a Chancellor Scholar.
After graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in philanthropic studies. Her favorite memory was working with Dr. Genevieve Shaker to research the motivations interest and demographics of Christian donors.
Congratulations to Kelly Lentsch for earning a degree in biology; Mary Leritz for earning a degree in media arts and science; and Kevin Lingle for earning a degree in chemistry. Congratulations to Thomas Lombardo for earning a degree in biology; Abigail Markel for earning a degree in media arts and science; and Taylor Martin for earning a degree in exercise science.
Congratulations to Sanaz Martinmehr for earning degrees in human resource management and management; and Taylor Mattern for earning a degree in civic leadership.
Congratulations to Grace Mattingly from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her degrees are in physics and applied mathematics, and her biggest accomplishment was receiving the 2021 IUPUI Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research. Her favorite memory was in her freshman year-- while sleep deprived and trying to print a paper, she accidentally ran her crimson card through the automatic stapler in the Honors College. She plans to pursue a PhD in applied mathematics at the Colorado School of Mines.
Congratulations to Anna McDougal for earning a degree in communications studies; and Riley McGovern for earning a nursing degree. And congratulations to Claire McHugh for earning degrees in management, international studies, and human resource management; and Natalie McNally for earning a degree in health sciences.
SPEAKER 5: Congratulations to Megan McVeigh whose hometown is St. Louis, Missouri. Her degrees are in neuroscience and biology and her biggest accomplishment is graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Her favorite Honors College memory is studying with friends in the Honors College or just hanging out there after class. Her future plans include staying at IUPUI to pursue a PhD in addiction neuroscience.
Congratulations to Ben McWilliams with a degree in finance.
Congratulations to Dakota Merkel, whose hometown is La Porte, Indiana. He has majors in biology and neuroscience, and his biggest accomplishment is being twice recognized among IUPUI's Top 100 students. His favorite Honors College memory includes spending half a summer in San Jose, Costa Rica, due to the stipend that is generously provided by the Honors College. In the future he plans to apply for medical school with the hopes of becoming a physician, and in the meantime he will either work in biology or health care related research, or mentor students through AmeriCorps.
Congratulations to Blake Miller with a degree in history; Grace Miller with a degree in human resource management, international studies, and management; and to Jacob Moffitt with a degree in media arts and Sciences.
Congratulations to Lucas Montgomery with degrees in neuroscience, biology, and sociology. His hometown is Tell City, Indiana. His biggest accomplishments include presenting at the Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome, an international conference, and backpacking around Europe for five weeks alone and not getting lost. His favorite Honors College memory is attending the National Collegiate Honors Council conference in New Orleans with Honors College friends, and his plans after graduation are to become a physician scientist, focused on solving and preventing further disparities in precision medicine.
Congratulations to Joseph Mooar with a degree in biomedical engineering; Tiadelaine Morrall with a degree in finance; and Mohammed Motorwala with a degree in computer engineering. Congratulations to Andrew Mungia with a degree in exercise science; and Abdelrahman Nada with a degree in biology.
Congratulations to Hafsa Naeem, whose hometown is Rawalpindi, Pakistan. And her degrees are in mathematics and economics. Her biggest accomplishments include being an international peer mentor, organizing and co-directing the Culture Show for the International Club at IUPUI, and co-hosting a session at the IUPUI National Mentoring Symposium in 2019.
Her favorite Honors College memory is spending time with friends in the Honors lounge and her future plans include becoming a policy analyst or policymaker in her home country of Pakistan, and improving the quality of education in Pakistan.
Congratulations to Amy Niehaus with a degree in exercise science; Colleen O'Brien with a degree in media arts and science; and Grace O'Brien-Jones with a degree in health information management.
Congratulations to Evan Parker, whose hometown is in Yorktown, Indiana. His degree is in mechanical engineering and he has minors in mathematics and applied computer science. His favorite accomplishment is presenting his MURI research at the 2019 IEEE EIT Conference, and his future plans include attending graduate school as a part of the five year BS/MS mechanical engineering program.
Congratulations to Thomas Patacca, with a degree in energy engineering; and Vrajesh Patel with degrees in accounting and finance.
Congratulations to Molly Pederson with degrees in forensic investigative sciences, biology, and chemistry. Her hometown is New Castle, Indiana, and her biggest award as an honors scholar is being selected for the Top 100. Her plans following graduation include working as a research technician while taking graduate psychology courses, and her favorite Honors College experience is getting to serve as the president of academics for civic engagement.
Congratulations to Michael Pena with a degree in finance.
Congratulations, Samantha Pepka, whose hometown is in Kokomo, Indiana. Her degree is in biochemistry and she has a math minor. Her biggest accomplishments include getting married and learning to speak American Sign Language. Her favorite Honors College memory is serving at the Ronald McDonald House with Academics for Civic Engagement, and her future plans include attending the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Congratulations to Lana Pham with a degree in exercise science.
Congratulations, Sheetal Prasanna, whose hometown is in Carmel, Indiana. Her degree is in computer engineering, and her biggest accomplishments include being selected for the Top 100 for two years in a row, being a 500 Festival Princess, and winning the Women and Hi Tech Undergraduate Scholarship. Her favorite Honors College memory is spending time in the Honors College lounge.
She loves spending time there because she never knew who she would run into, or which friend would be there. Her future plans include continuing at IUPUI for her graduate degree as a part of the five year BS/MS program, and possibly, getting a PhD in electrical and computer engineering. She eventually wants to work on self-driving cars.
Congratulations to Jacob Purcell with a degree in sociology; and Catherine Raciti with a degree in epidemiology. Congratulations to Lindsay Rademacher with degrees in forensic and investigative sciences, and biology; and Alison Reardon with degrees in history and biology.
Congratulations to Lucas Rector with a degree in computer engineering technology. His hometown is in Morgan, Indiana. His biggest accomplishment was designing and programming a small-scale autonomous car. His future plans include developing new solutions and products as a full-time engineer and developing mobile apps in his free time. His favorite Honors College memory is meeting his friends for lunch in the honors lounge.
Congratulations to Katie Riley with a degree in finance; to Kathryn Roberson with degrees in management and human resource management; and Indranil Roy with a degree in physics. Congratulations to Evan Ruder with a degree in informatics; Nathan Ruley with a degree in exercise science; and Emma Sarkine with a degree in media arts and science.
KRISTY SHEELER: Hello, everyone. My name is Kristy Sheeler, the executive associate dean of the IUPUI Honors College, and I will be reading the last section of names of our May 2021 graduates. So let me start with Anna Schmidt. Anna is a medical humanities and health studies major and a nursing major. Congratulations Anna. Jared Schoolcraft completed his degree in computer science. Jared Schoon completed his degree in biology. Congratulations, May graduates.
Next, Emily Segrest completed her degree in English education and English, and Nicole Selby completed her degree in media arts and sciences. Congratulations, Emily and Nicole.
Congratulations, Lydia Sempsrott. Lydia is from Arlington, Indiana, and completed her degree in nursing. Her biggest accomplishment is presenting a poster at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference. Her favorite Honors College memory is working on research with other nursing honors students, and she plans to work as a nurse resident at Ascencion St. Vincent. Congratulations, Lydia.
Congratulations Kaiti Shannon from Avon, Indiana. Katie is a communication studies and English literature double major with a Spanish minor. She also earned a certificate in theater and performance studies. She will be completing her final year of her 4 plus 1 master's degree and teaching speech courses next year. Her favorite Honors College memory is being in the online talent show-- it was a great opportunity to showcase her non-scholarly talents and see everyone else's. I agree, Kaiti. Kaiti's biggest award is winning the Top Speaker Award at a communication research conference. Congratulations, Katie.
Congratulations to these May graduates-- Kritika Sharma with a degree in finance and Harley Sinders with a degree in physical education and health education teaching. Congratulations, Jacob Slack with a degree in biomedical engineering and Courtney Sloan with a degree in biology.
Congratulations, Cassandra Sluis, from Tinley Park, Illinois, with a forensic and investigative sciences and biology dual degree. Her biggest accomplishment is the 2021 Top 100 student recipients. Her favorite Honors College memory is going ice skating with the peer mentor program all four years, and she plans to take a gap year before starting dental school. Congratulations, Cassandra.
Congratulations to these May graduates-- Riley Smith with dual majors in political science and philosophy; Alejandro Soto with degrees in biology, neuroscience, and psychology; and Dylan Stangeland with a degree in mechanical engineering. Congratulations to these May graduates-- Monique Stehle with a degree in philosophy and psychology; Gillian Steinbrink with a degree in exercise science; and Beca Stockman with a degree in civic leadership.
Congratulations to these graduates-- Ivy Straber with a degree in nursing; Leah Stuckwisch with a degree in marketing and international studies; and Rachel Stull with a degree in media arts and science. Congratulations to these May graduates-- Nathan Swearingen with degrees in mathematics and computer science; Jordan Symanski with a degree in marketing; and David Temeles with a degree in biology.
Congratulations to these May graduates-- Catherine Tenhoor with degrees in forensic and investigative sciences and a certificate in chemistry; Zeeshan Uddin with a degree in neuroscience; and Justine Vance with a degree in anthropology and global and international studies.
Congratulations, Michila Weddle, with a degree in accounting. Michila is from New Albany, Indiana, and she's a member of the Top 100 at IUPUI. Her favorite Honors College memory is attending the NCHC Conference. I remember that, Michila, it was fun. And her future plans include becoming a staff accountant on Blue & Company's tax team.
Congratulations, Jacob West, with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Congratulations, Sarah Wheeler, from Fountaintown, Indiana, with a major in journalism and public relations. Her biggest accomplishment is receiving the Academic Achievement Award for the Department of Journalism and Public Relations. Her favorite Honors College memory is making friends in the Honors College, and she plans to pursue a career in public relations and marketing. Congratulations, Sarah.
Congratulations to these May graduates-- Paul Williams with a degree in integrative studio practice; Madison Wilson in criminal justice and psychology; and Grant Winter with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Congratulations, Maria Witcher, with a degree in biology and a minor in Spanish, from Fishers, Indiana. Her biggest accomplishment is the Kroenke Poster Award for outstanding scientific poster at the 2019 CTSI conference. Her favorite Honors College memory is the Ice Cream Social during her freshman year where she met her best friends for the next four years, and she plans to attend Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee to pursue a doctor of optometry degree beginning in the fall of 2021.
And congratulations to these honors graduates-- Molly Wolfe in painting; Debbie Yeng in exercise science; and Meredith Ziliak in neuroscience. Congratulations to all of our May graduates from the IUPUI Honors College.
Isra Haider has been selected as the 2021 Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar. Every spring, each IUPUI School awards a Chancellor’s Scholar who is recognized at the Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation celebrating the outstanding achievements of IUPUI faculty and students.
Isra Haider is a Bepko scholar and a 2021 IUPUI Top 10 student, with degrees from the Schools of Science and Liberal Arts. She has contributed as an Honors College student ambassador, peer mentor, and student council officer. Around campus, she was a founding officer of Women4Change, and served in leadership roles for the Pakistani Student Organization and Jagathon. Her diabetes research at the Wells Center for Pediatric Research and her over 200 hours of volunteer service with Riley Children’s Hospital are impressive. She joins the McKinney School of Law this fall and will focus on health and human rights law as a Bepko fellow. Congratulations, Isra!
Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three areas: Academic Excellence, Campus Leadership, and Community Engagement. We are proud that 67 of those students are Honors College Scholars.
To be eligible, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and have completed at least 56 credit hours applicable to their degree program.
Congratulations to our Top 100 Honors College Scholars!
Alexa Carr
Alexis Bloom
Andrea Hanas
Cassandra Sluis
Dakota Merkel
Elisabeth Huls
Grace Mattingly
Harley Sinders
Isra Haider
Jeongwon Lee
Jocelyn Blackburn
Kamryn Benscoter
Kellie Hoekstra
Kimberly Felipe
Madelynn Gaines
Maren Lehman
Michila Weddle
Molly Pederson
Myra Hussain
Nathaniel Ruley
Navepreet Kaur
Paul Barta
Raven Brzeszkiewicz
Riley Smith
Sarah Ali
Sheetal Prasanna
Supriya Chittajallu
Taylor Martin
Travis Kening
Zoha Khan
Congratulations to these Honors College graduates who were recognized on Friday April 9, 2021, among IUPUI’s top 10 students:
And a special congratulations to Supriya Chittajallu on being selected as the top IUPUI student for 2021.
"Congratulations to all of you! Graduation is always a bittersweet time for me as we say goodbye to our amazing students and look forward to all that you’re going to accomplish in the future.
You’ve made us proud, touched our lives, and helped us make a lot of good memories during your time here. I hope that you’ll remember your time in the Honors College with a smile on your face and keep us posted about all of the great things you’re going to do! We love hearing about your adventures, challenges, and successes!"
-Lisa Ruch, Director of Academic Affairs
Congratulations 2021 Honors graduates! You are graduating at a very challenging time in world history. Collectively, we face unprecedented trials from COVID and climate change, among other issues, but I am confident that you are powerfully equipped, through your valuable experience in the IUPUI Honors College, to make a difference in your lives and careers. Soon, the world will open up again and I can’t stress enough how important it is for you to travel, to meet other peoples, and explore diverse cultures, and continue on your journey of becoming global and sustainability citizens. It is only by thinking and working with such a mindset that change for the better will come. Bon voyage, and best wishes for the future.
- Ian McIntosh, International Advisor
I can’t believe how quickly the last few years have gone! I will miss seeing my graduating advisees, but I know great things are in store for you all! Please take some time to reflect back on your undergraduate years and think of all of the amazing things you have accomplished, both academically and personally. Keep those things in mind as you move forward, knowing that you have the strength and resilience to succeed. At the same time, never be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I wish you all the best as you take this next step in life.
- Emily Clossin, Assistant Director
2021 Graduates! You did it; you did the thing! Congratulations! Take pride in all of your hard-earned successes so far, and dream big for all of your future tomorrows! I’m rooting for you.
- Shane Collins, Assistant Director
Congratulations 2021 Honors graduates! We are so proud of you for reaching this milestone, especially after navigating the many changes and uncertainties of this year. You’ve proven you can overcome any challenge that comes your way. Please keep in touch, and don’t forget you always have a home in the Honors College!
- Kara Woodlee, Assistant Director
