COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES THURSDAY, MAY 9 SPRING 2024
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Bill Mahomes, Chairman Robert L. Albritton, Vice Chairman David C. Baggett John W. Bellinger James R. “Randy” Brooks Jay Graham Michael A. “Mike” Hernández, III Michael J. Plank Sam Torn Elizabeth “Annie” Valicek, Student Regent
For more information on TAMIU, visit tamiu.edu THE UNIVERSITY Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international University, poised at the Gateway to México. It serves as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. A Member of The Texas A&M University System, TAMIU is committed to the preparation of students for leadership roles in their chosen profession in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national and global society. The University provides over 8,500 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. All programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. On average, students come to the University from over 30 different countries each semester, creating a diverse learning and living community. OUR MISSION Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a Member of The Texas A&M University System, prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. TAMIU provides a learning environment built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. The University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business Administration, and Criminal Justice. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. OUR HISTORY In August of 1970, students were accepted at what was then-Texas A&I University at Laredo. While initially a “center” under then-Texas A&I University, this was the start of a legacy of higher education for South Texas. The focus then was to address a demand in teacher education and business disciplines. Texas A&I University at Laredo was organized under the upper-level concept of higher education, offering junior and senior level course work, providing a local bachelor’s degree opportunity. The upper-level University later expanded to include graduate degree programs. In September 1977, the University became Laredo State University, and its “center” status was officially removed in 1987. As the University grew, its scope widened and an expanded faculty was recruited to deliver new programs. The University became a Member of The Texas A&M University System on September 1, 1989, and its name changed to Texas A&M International University in 1993. The 74th Texas Legislature approved an expansion to four-year status in the Fall of 1995, further authorizing the University to develop joint degree programs with Mexican and Canadian institutions of higher education. Additional authorization has permitted the development of doctoral level programs. In 1995 the University welcomed its first freshmen and sophomore students, inaugurated a new 300-acre campus in northeast Laredo and marked its 25th anniversary. The University celebrated its 50th Anniversary as an institution of higher education and its 25th Anniversary on its northeast Laredo campus in 2019-20. For over 50 years, TAMIU has prided itself on delivering an accessible, affordable, and exceptional higher education for all. Its innovative campus and programs help students harness the power of dreams to create the reality they want and so richly deserve.”
THE COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION THE OFFICIAL PARTY President: Dr. Pablo Arenaz Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Claudia San Miguel Vice President for Finance and Administration: Juan J. Castillo Vice President for Student Success: Juan Gilberto García, Jr. Vice President for Student Engagement: Rosalinda García Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Rosanne Palacios Commencement Speaker: William “Willie” H. Hornberger, J.D. Texas A&M University System Counsel: Ray Bonilla, J.D. Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Stephen Duffy Interim Dean, A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, Dr. George R. Clarke Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Dr. Marivic B. Torregosa Dean, University College: Dr. Alfredo Ramirez, Jr. Interim Dean, Graduate School Dr. Lola O. Norris
THE ORDER OF EXERCISES Master of Ceremonies Dr. Claudia San Miguel, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Fanfare and Processional Texas A&M International University Stage Party Opening Declaration Dr. Claudia San Miguel National Anthem Dr. Jiyeon Hwang Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice/ Choir Commencement Speaker William “Willie” H. Hornberger, J.D. Jackson Walker, L.L.P., Dallas, TX Distinguished Student Scholar Daniella Hernández 11 a.m. Daelyn Garza 4 p.m. Greetings from The Texas A&M University System Ray Bonilla, J.D. General Counsel Conferring of Degrees Dr. Pablo Arenaz President Presentation of Candidates Dr. Lina De La Garza Assistant Professor, Educational Programs Dr. Ricardo V. Lozano Associate Professor, Educational Programs Presidential Closing Remarks Dr. Pablo Arenaz Alma Mater Dr. Jiyeon Hwang
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER WILLIAM “WILLIE” HORNBERGER, J.D. William “Willie” H. Hornberger is a transactional tax lawyer at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Dallas. His practice emphasizes transactional and international legal matters. Willie received his undergraduate degree in Accounting with High Honors, and his J.D. degree, with Honors, from The University of Texas. He also has an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Willie is a native of Laredo and is the son of Jack and Cordy Hornberger and the grandson of Matias and Lola de Llano. As the grandson of Mexican immigrants who came to America with nothing, Willie has felt a tremendous amount of responsibility to give back to the underserved Latino population in North Texas. Driven by this desire to help others, he has chaired the Board of AVANCE-North Texas and co-founded its annual Latino Street Fest in 2014. Beyond his service to the Latino community, Willie is a current member of the Board of the North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership among cities in North Texas, the DFW Airport and major public and private corporation in North Texas. He is a founding sponsor of D CEO’s Energy Awards, which recognizes leaders in oil, natural gas, and renewable energy in North Texas. He is a former Chair of the 28,000-member Texas Society of CPAs and is the outside General Counsel of the Dallas Chapter of Financial Executives International, the principal trade association for Chief Financial Officers in the Greater Dallas area. He previously served as General Counsel to the Klyde Warren Park Foundation during the critical development phase of the Park. He has also served as a director of The Real Estate Council Foundation of Dallas and The Covenant School. He emceed the 2022 Latino Street Fest which drew thousands of people to Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. He is currently serving as Adjunct Professor in Energy Tax at Texas Tech Law School and has previously served as an Adjunct Professor in International Taxation at Southern Methodist University Law School. Willie is a frequent speaker and author on both domestic and international tax topics and has been listed in “Best Lawyers in America” under Tax Law since 2003. He has been selected by his peers as the Best Lawyers’ 2013 Dallas Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year,” and has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. In recognition of his commitment to service, Willie was recognized with the Amigo de México Award from AEM DFW (2018), the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Texas Society of CPAs (2019), and the North Texas Inspirational Leadership Award from AVANCE-North Texas (2019). Willie has been married to Gigi for 34 years. They have three children, Jake Hornberger (Whitney), Allie Moore (James), and Claire Fisher (Jack).
DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARS Marcos Aquiles Villagrán College of Arts & Sciences Originally from Laredo, Marcos A. Villagrán is the son of José Luis and Gloria Villagrán. He attended the Texas A&M International University Julieta and Frank Staggs Academy of International & STEM Studies. Today, he earns a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.89 GPA. While a TAMIU student, Marcos was a member of the Pre-Law Society and the University Honors Program where he served as a research assistant. He worked as a student tutor for the Academic Center for Excellence and as an intern for the Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Planning. He was on the Dean’s List for virtually every semester of TAMIU attendance. Marcos plans to attend Law School and become an attorney. His long-term goal is to be a judge in the U.S. Federal Judiciary. Daelyn Garza University College Originally from Nuevo León, México, Daelyn Garza is the daughter of Amabely García and Carlos Rafael Garza. She attended South Texas Academy for Medical Professions in Olmito, TX. Today, she earns a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Multidisciplinary Studies degree with concentrations in biology, psychology, and business administration, and graduates with a 3.5 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Daelyn was an active member of the TAMIU Psychology Organization, proudly represented the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust Scholars, and participated in an exchange program in Milan, Italy, while interning for the Texas Department of Health. She received the TAMIU Pride Award, the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust Scholarship, and the International Education Scholarship. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. Her long-term goal is to establish her psychology practice. Daniella Hernández College of Education Originally from Zapata, Daniella is the daughter of Benilde Rivera. She attended Zapata High School. Today, she earns a Bachelor of Science with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies with Ec-6 Certification and a Special Education Emphasis, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.9 GPA. As a first-generation student, Daniella has demonstrated resilience in achieving her academic goals. She has paved the road in hopes that one day her son will follow in her footsteps. Upon graduation, Daniella plans to advance her education by earning her Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Education Diagnostics, and to begin her professional career as a Special Education teacher. Her longtime goal is to make a difference in each of her students’ lives and to be the support system that all children need.
DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARS Sophia M. Reyes College of Nursing and Health Sciences Originally from Laredo, Sophia M. Reyes is the daughter of Alexis and Victor Reyes. She graduated from United High School in May 2021. Today, she earns a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.813 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Sophie was a member of the Student Philanthropy Council, International Student Mentor Program, the Pre-Physical Therapy Society, and the TAMIU Dance Team. She also participated in community service events like Make a Difference Day and The Big Event. She received recognition for her community service at the Celebration of Community Engagement and The Emerging Leaders Celebration. Upon graduation, Sophie plans to pursue Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Her longtime goal is to be financially stable and to give back to her family. Roberto Rivera A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Originally from Zapata, Roberto Rene Rivera is the son of Jesús and Verónica Rivera. He attended Zapata High School. Today, he earns a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.85 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Roberto was a member of the Texas Community Bank Honorary Junior Board of Directors, and the Association of Latino Professionals for America. He was also a recipient of the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. Family Foundation Scholarship and was named to the Dean’s List twice. Upon graduation, Roberto plans to pursue a Master’s degree in International Banking and Finance. His long-term goal is to pursue a career in Finance and become a licensed Financial Advisor.
HONORS AT GRADUATION Graduates receiving honors or distinction are acknowledged in the following manner: UNIVERSITY HONORS Each year at Commencement, Texas A&M International University recognizes outstanding graduates based on grade point average with University Honors. These students are designated by gold cords worn at Commencement and their honors are announced as follows: Cum Laude – with honors Magna Cum Laude – with high honors Summa Cum Laude – with highest honors. UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM Students who are members of the University Honors Program and complete its requirements of Honors coursework graduate with a UHP Diploma (minimum 36 hours of Honors plus an Honors Thesis) or a UHP Certificate (minimum 18 hours of Honors, with or without an Honors Thesis) and are designated by a silver medallion and a silver tassel worn during Commencement. D. D. HACHAR HONORS PROGRAM Students who are members of the D. D. Hachar Honors Program are designated by the silver medallion worn during Commencement. HONOR SOCIETIES The following honor societies are represented on campus. Alpha Kappa Delta - International Sociology Honor Society Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society Beta Beta Beta - National Biological Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma – International Business Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society in Education Sigma Alpha Pi - National Society of Leadership and Success Phi Kappa Phi - All-Discipline National Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society Psi Chi - National Society in Psychology Sigma Delta Pi - National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta - National Honor Society in English TAMIU Trailblazers - Co-curricular Leadership Initiative designated by completion patches. U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Higher Education Community Service Award. TAMIU Philanthropy Cord - Symbolizes pride and philanthropic support of TAMIU student scholarships. Texas A&M International University recognizes all U.S. military veteran graduates who have served honorably. These graduates are distinguished by a red, white and blue cord providing special recognition for their service. This cord symbolizes TAMIU’s pride and gratitude for our veteran graduates’ service and sacrifice for our nation.
ACADEMIC COSTUMES AND REGALIA A Brief History and Chronology By Dr. Stephen Lunce and Dr. Jerry Thompson Academic costumes of today have a history of nearly eight hundred years. In Medieval Europe men and women typically wore gowns or robes. There was a great deal of variety in color and material, depending upon the position and wealth of the wearer. Gradually there developed distinctive gowns for various professions, trades and religious orders. Students and teachers in many medieval universities such as Paris, Oxford and Cambridge organized themselves into guilds. Gradually the academic costume became distinctive for Bachelors of Arts (the apprentices), Masters of Arts (the teachers), and Doctors (teachers who had completed postgraduate studies). Most of the distinctive characteristics appeared in the hood, which was originally a practical element of dress, but which evolved into a separate and purely ornamental article, draped over the shoulder and down the back. The academic cap was a later development. It was first conferred as a symbol of the M. A. Degree. Some of these Master’s caps were stiff, some soft, some square, some round with a tuft in the center. Today’s tassel is an elaboration of the tuft. Although round caps are still used at some universities, Oxford University’s “mortar board” style is more common. The dress worn by faculty and graduates during Commencement ceremonies is based upon costumes used in 14th and 15th century universities, particularly Oxford and Cambridge in England. This style of academic dress and accoutrements has been used in the United States from colonial times, and it was standardized by an Intercollegiate Code in 1895. Like the military of medieval times with its pages, squires, and knights, the academic world has long recognized three basic levels of dignity and achievement; these are: undergraduates, bachelors, and masters. The distinction between masters and doctors is a relatively recent phenomenon; both masters and doctors levels of achievement imply the right to teach. The variety of styles and colors seen in a faculty procession reflects the fact that each university retains its own distinguishing customs as especially revealed by the design of its doctoral robes. When a university is granted the right to confer doctoral degrees, one of the privileges that accompanies that right is the opportunity to design unique and distinctive regalia for its graduates. 12th/13th Centuries: Origin of academic dress – the dress of the scholar (student or teacher) is the dress of a cleric. Long robes are needed for warmth in unheated buildings; likewise, the hood provided warmth for the tonsured head. Eventually, a skullcap replaces the hood, 1321. University of Colombia stipulates that all “Doctors, Licentiates and Bachelors’ wear robes.” 14th Century: Regulations of certain colleges in England forbid “excess in apparel” and prescribed a long gown for all scholars. Oxford and Cambridge prescribe a definite academic dress and exercise university control over all details. 19th Century (late): Assignment of specific colors to signify certain faculties is standardized in the United States. 1887: Gardner Cotrell Leonard’s designed gowns adopted by Williams College. The standardization of American system of academic dress has begun. 1895: Representatives of leading institutions, including Leonard, meeting as the Intercollegiate Commission, define a system of academic apparel. In the meeting, held at Columbia University, the first academic costume code for different disciplines is established. 1932: American Council on Education approves the costume code established by the Intercollegiate Commission. 1959: Academic costume code is updated. 1986: The American Council on Education committee adds the following sentence to the code to clarify the use of dark blue for the Ph.D. Degree. “In the case of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree, the dark blue color is used to represent the mastery of the discipline of learning and scholarship in any field that is attested to by the awarding of this degree and is not intended to represent the field of philosophy.” Ceremonial Mace Dating back to medieval times when they were used as weapons of war, maces are now symbols of institutional authority and used on ceremonial occasions. The TAMIU Mace is a wood staff crowned with laurel leaves and anchored by a series of silver bands naming the University’s presidents. It signifies the University’s power to protect knowledge against those seeking to undermine or exploit it, while also representing TAMIU’s commitment to intellectual honesty and integrity and the civic trust acknowledged with its display and use. Memory Stoles Memory Stoles, worn around the neck throughout the graduation ceremony, are a way for graduates to share this memorable occasion with a special person. Wear it with pride and give the Memory Stole to someone who helped you in your personal quest for knowledge.
THE ACADEMIC REGALIA Tassel Black or colored to indicate academic discipline. Worn on left side after graduation. Hood Designates discipline (see academic colors below). Robe Usually black, but sometimes colored to indicate University. Designates University. DOCTOR ACADEMIC COLORS Maize - Agriculture White - Arts, Letters, Humanities Drab - Business Administration Lilac - Dentistry Copper - Economics Light Blue - Education Brown - Fine Arts Russet - Forestry Maroon - Home Economics Crimson - Journalism Purple - Law Lemon - Library Science Green - Medicine Pink - Music Apricot - Nursing Silver Gray - Speech Olive Green - Pharmacy Dark Blue - Philosophy Sage Green - Physical Education Peacock Blue - Public Administration Salmon Pink - Public Health Gold - Yellow - Science Citron - Social Science Scarlet - Theology of Divinity Gray - Veterinary Science MASTER BACHELOR
Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile People’s Republic of China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Dominican Republic Denmark Ecuador El Salvador Eritrea Libya Malaysia México Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Pakistan Panama Paraguay Perú Philippines Poland Qatar Puerto Rico Equatorial Guinea Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Lucia Scotland Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Suriname Sweden Switzerland Republic of Taiwan Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine Uruguay United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands Zambia COUNTRY FLAGS These flags represent countries or territories of current students and alumni of the University. Ethiopia Finland France Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guam Guatemala Guyana Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Lebanon Liberia
SPRING 2024 GRADUATION CANDIDATES A. R. SÁNCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences Roberto Angel Hierro Joanna Pedraza Ruiz Leslie Ann Vela Bachelor of Business Adminstration Ernesto Abrego III Dante Gamaliel Aguilar Brahamma A. Álvarez Andrea Monique Arreola Emili Maxine Arriaga Berenice Avalos Martha Carmen Barrientos Rodolfo Andrés Bazán Karla Lilliana Benavides Perla Lizeth Bernal Rocio Berumen Flores Claudia Calzada Anthony Carrillo III April Azeneth Castellano Kathleen Ira Castillo Daisy Abigail Castro Kathryn Nicole Castro Ryan Allen Chamberlain Edgardo Jared Coronado Roel Coronado Moises De Haro Alexis De La Cruz David Alonzo De León Diego Chegüe Rebekah Alexa Domínguez Alejandro Alberto Duarte Alfredo Duncan-Pérez Jannie Marie Easton Magnus Fangel Balleby Poulsen Armelan Flores Hector Gabriel Flores, Jr. Zandra Flores Amberly Ann Gamez Annie Amelia García Ethan Thomas García Isaias García Kaylee Guadalupe García Maríana García Alexis Alejandro Garza Leslie Garza Ariel Marie Gomez Sofía Esperanza Gomez Clarissa D. González Dalaiza González Jorge Jesús González Norma Nayely González María Camila González Pablo Gracia, Jr. Ariana Gizelle Guerra Karla Y. Camacho Samantha J. Hecht Hugo Alfredo Hechter Nathan Edgardo Hercules Diego Amando Hernández Jonathan B. Hernández Perla Azeneth Hernández Ruby Elizabeth Hernández Valeria Herrera Emily Higareda Andrea Denise Iglesias Angel Brian Isley Javier Arturo Jasso Angel Jauregui Emily Kassandra Juárez Ricardo David Juárez Jerviny Mbanza Kamaya Elaine Annette López Jese David Macias Kenya Mariscal Carla Mariel Márquez Delilah Janette Martínez Gerardo Martínez II Misael Martínez Diana Laura Mascorro Regina Gabriela Medina Brian E. Mendoza Lydia Verónica Mercado Kaely Amy Merino Fortunato Mireles, Jr. Carissa Montemayor Kevin Anthony Muñoz Abigail Núñez Justin Dean Ochoa Ricardo Gael Ortega Yadira Minu Ovando Kassandra Azeneth Pachicano Matalie Marie Palacios Alondra Damaris Peralta Arianna Victoria Pérez Martha N. Pérez Yelenis Pino Del Barrio Isaac Gabriel Ponce Stephanie Prado Angela Ramírez Emily Ramírez Kassandra Jyselle Ramírez Adriana Michelle Ramos Victoria Laura Ramos Nayeli Lyset Reyes Adrian Alejandro Ríos Dylan Andrés Rivas Martínez Roberto Rene Rivera Giulia Rodrigues Hortelan Aaron Isidro Rodríguez Valeria Rodríguez Raúl Rodríguez González Kaybby Regina Sánchez Paola Monsserrath Santos Irma Servin Matthew Soto Lizbeth Torres Jesús Gerardo Trevino, Jr. Kristina Elionora Treviño Barbara Turkalj Marcos Angel Valadez Ramos Osvaldo Valdez Daisy Nelly Vázquez Erik Velázquez Litzy Véliz Sebastian Jaime Vera Jesús Francisco Verduzco Marlene Villanueva José Roberto Villarreal Natalie N. Villarreal Brandon Allen Walker Julio Antonio Yanez Robert Clayton Zamarripa Sarah Yesenia Zapata COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences Laura Lynn Cantú Natalie Ann Joliet Cindy Guadalupe Speer Bachelor of Arts Delany Aileen Achoy Berlanga Alyssa Janell Acosta-Robles Jennifer Nahomi Acosta Ricardo Agredano, Jr. Linneth Alarcón Samantha Michelle Alejandro Alexia Aleman Ponce Austin Tres Aleman Sandra María Almeda-Velasco Bailey Park Anderson Ashley Ariana Aranda Nicole Gisselle Arevalo Andrea Arias Sara Assahli Louise Kay Atkinson Leslie Janet Avalos Lia Annette Baca Valentina Bahamon Brenda Karina Bautista Francisco Javier Becerril Brianna Gisselle Bernal Daniel Bernal, Jr. Daniel Briones
Ziana Seferina Briseño Gabriela Caldera Patricia J. Canela Daniela Lizbeth Cantú de Vaquera Erika Michelle Carmona Ashley Mithleny Castillo Audrey Ayline Castillo Lizet Chakerian Elliott Itzel Azelin Corona Mikaela Victoria Cortéz Carlos Ociel Cortinas Kayla Cruz Rick Cruz Leslie Nicole Dávila Lessly Hanani Dávila Thelma Dávila Victoria Dávila Armando De La Cruz, Jr. Ezequiel De la Cruz Hernández, Jr. Jesús Delgadillo III Destiny Lee Delgado Marcela Delgado Samantha Nicole Delgado Stephanie Elizondo María Fernanda Espericueta Sandoval Theresa Marie Espino Angel Arturo Espinoza Juan Jesús Esquivel, Jr. Selena Estrada Tajani Javauni Fairclough Stephanie Nicole Felix Jesús Galaviz Lara Garay Jesús Alfredo García, Jr. Rosa Isela García Alessandra Daniella Garza Liliana Cristina González Orlando González Yesenia González Mia Celeste Guerrero Leslie Fernanda Guevara Gisselle E. Gutíerrez Christina Cassandra Hernández Estefania Hernández Rendón Gabriela Guadalupe Herrera Stephanie Lizzette Herrera Juliette Amaris Higareda Kayla Hope Iruegas Callan F. Johnson Elizabeth Danielle Kennedy Maytee Estefanya Lagunes Hernández Azucena Janeth Lira Abigail Katherine Lister Ivan Enrique López Kailey Nichole López Mario Lorenzo López Brianna Alyssa Martínez Sandy Martínez Jordan Luke Mase Oscar Fernando Mata Barbara Mohamed Brianna Lizette Molina Nereyda Suzette Molina Sebastian Mondragon Marisol Montes Claudia Morales Rodolfo A. Morales Daisy Amabelle Moreno Ambar Mozqueda Jazmin Navarro Maríana Leticia Ochoa Carolina Ortíz Lori Ann Ortíz Marco Alejandro Ortíz Sarahi Oviedo Michelle Paredes Montgomery Paredes CaraNina Faith Parker Denise Pérez Kendra Alexis Ybarra Ponce Aliyah Lizzette Prado Gerardo Gabriel Prado, Jr. Melissa E. Prieto Tracy Renee Quintana Cristina Lysette Ramírez Kristin Rae Ramírez Tanya Jovanna Ramírez Aaron Jay Ramon Alexandra Isabel Ramon Jennifer N. Ramos Mario A. Ramos Ruben Reyes, Jr. Ximena Ríos Pulido Jesica Nereida Rivera Miriam Rivera Cameron Rodríguez Jacqueline Nicole Rodríguez Shelley Librada Rodríguez Sophia Isabel Rodríguez Mark Anthony Ruiz Hannah Faith Rutherford Destiny Nichole Saldívar Jacqueline Jeneatt Salinas Destiny Renée Sánchez Elizabeth Amanda Sánchez Irene Estela Sánchez María Elva Sánchez Gael Roberto Santos Corryn Rebecca Ruth Scharff Beatriz Adriana Sepulveda Omar Sifuentes Stephanie Allison Silva Brianna Isabelle Solís Anthony Emilio Tejeda Hernández Kassandra Tellez Alejandra Yasmine Terrazas Priscila Elizabeth Torres Soffia Lilith Tovar Aureo Alberto Treviño Vela Mark Anthony Trujillo Benjamin Ignacio Ramses Uribe Ulises Nicolas Vargas Giselle Vázquez Ezra Lee Vela Marcos Aquiles Villagran Gilberto Villalon Alexa Villarreal Victoria Alexa Villarreal Denisse Azeneth Yañez Fuentes Alexia Guadalupe Zapata Guadalupe Monzerath Zapata Christopher Alexander Zavala Bachelor of Music Edgar González, Jr. Matthew McVinnie Pablo Ventura Bachelor of Science Valeria Giselle Aguilar Andrea Alexandra Alarcon Juan Enrique Alfaro Joséph Isiah Amaya Marilyn Cristal Camacho Sarai Cano Martínez Fernando Cantú IV Brandon Ritchie Castillo Isaac Cedillo Resendiz Sarah Celeste Chavez Melannie Nicole Cisneros Jonathan Cortéz Lucia Cuadra Valero Brisa Rosa Belen Dávila Nyomi Jadine Estrada Giselle Fernández Frida Michelle Flores Jacob Michael Flores Julissa Flores Nyela Lizzette Flores Julio Cesar García Victor García Carlos Jeremy Garza Tabitha Jazelle Garza Chantal Ileana González Jhonny González José Valentin González Justin Alan González Andrea González-Luna Aimee Guerrero Delgado Juan J. Gutíerrez, Jr. Jordann Paris Hale Norberto Inocencio Victoria Lorraine Lara Mauricio Loera, Jr. Fernanda Lizbeth Lomeli Gino Fidencio López Jacob Alan López Kenya Michelle Luquin Dariana Aracelia Martínez Diana Paola Martínez Escamilla
Juan A. Martínez, Jr. David Matthew Morales Carlos A. Muñoz, Jr. Josue Rafael Ortíz Isabella Victoria Páez Misael Paz Alisson Pérez Luis Enrique Poblano Marco Antonio Pompa, Jr. Daniel Gustavo Quiroz, Jr. Azeneth Ramos Justin Ramos Heather Margarit Rodríguez Esmeralda Lizette Rojas Mark Sada Laizsa Giselle Sánchez Rebecca Michelle Sánchez Henry Segura Gabriel Alexander Torres Jazmine Gisselle Treviño Anya Yaleili Uvalle Andrea Noemi Valdez Barron Estevan Vargas Heber Troy Vázquez Ruben Vázquez, Jr. Alexa Vela Olgmar Jesús Velazco Alberto Villalon Victoria Nichole Villarreal Melennie Marie Villarreal Ortíz Derik Jalomo Warrick Naomi Zapata Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Gerardo Acevedo, Jr. Sadam Yithzak Abdel Alanis Hilario Alfaro, Jr. Eileen Jennifer Alonzo Gisell Nayeli Angeles Sergio Jesús Arellano, Jr. Pablo Baron Lynette Carrillo Stephanie Castañeda Allen Cedillo Valeria Cruz Dara Christina Estrada Klinvet Estrada Leshae Monique Flores Lesly A. Flores Jessica Gallegos Edelmy Renee García Eduardo García Erika García Jonathan Lisandro García Lorenzo García Angel José Garza Roshell M. Garza Gabriela Milagros González Jon Patrick González Albert Guardiola Vanessa Guardiola Gabriela Lizzette Guerra Juan Manuel Guerra III Alejandro Guzmán Brittney Eilynn Hernández Viridiana Hernández Gustavo Angel Herrera Solís Maricela Hinojosa Alicia Adamaris Huerta Jaquelin Iturridia Richard Jiménez, Jr. Natalie Lara Lesley Marie López Kimberly Cheryl Mares Rene Marroquín, Jr. Celeste M. Martínez Graciano Jorge Luis Martínez José Refugio Mata Michelle Medrano Laura Karina Molina Matthew Ray Montalvo Alejandro Jesús Morales Nelson Alejandro Morales Yaritza Giselle Ortegón Jesús Alberto Ortíz Lorenzo Palomo Antonio Pardo, Jr. Ashley Michelle Peña José Alberto Peña Armando Humberto Quiroga Priscilla Esperanza Ramírez Jonathan Ramos Valery Nicole Rentería Anthony Rodríguez Matthew Alexander Rodríguez Reymundo Rodríguez Gerson Yahir Rosales Jo Lynn Marie Saavedra José Angel Salazar Catherine Saldaña Sabrina Lizzeth Saldívar Charlotte María Salinas María De Los Angeles Samaniego Cantú José Luis Sánchez Hector Soto Giselle Janira Torres Samantha Lizzette Torres Danae Treviño Koryna Vaneza Vásquez Oscar D. Vásquez Roxanna Vázquez Alexandra Véliz Eduardo Zetina COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Amanda Leanne Aguilar Gladys A. Alvarado Crystal Beltrán Daniela Camero Abril A. Campos Amy Lee Campos Cassandra Lizette Clayton Violeta Yolanda Esquivel Alexia Nicole Frayre Jessica Garza Rosa Lilia Garza Janixa Lisbet Garza-Julian Adriana Elizabeth González Melissa Michelle González Arlene Lillian Hernández Daniella Hernández Jessenia Jasmin Hernández Karla Yareli Hernández Kiara Monique Hernández Xitllali Hernández Samantha Nicole Hundsnurscher Arely Izaguirre Reyhitza Aglae Márquez Isamary Martínez Ochoa Emily Michelle Méndez Vanelly Cristina Mendoza Anna L. Molano Karina Montes Magaly Morales Stephanie Oliver Anakaren Ortega Sánchez Janeth Pargas Laura Linda Puente Ashley Ramírez Julissa Cy Rincon Mónica Lee Riojas Jennifer Jeannette Rivera Catherine Estela Rodríguez Raquel Gissell Rodríguez Samantha Nicole Rodríguez Samantha Virginia Salgado Ana María Santillan Emely Michelle Soliz Alejandra Valdez Yasmine Janaih Villarreal COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Victoria Esmeralda Alfaro Enrique Ivan Alvarado Carla Marie Arellano Jocelynn Arellano Ana Karen Arriaga Robert Daniel Ayala Victoria Balli Jocelyn Janae Barragan Gerardo Antonio Beltrán, Jr. Malvin Kiprop Boen Kassandra Bracamontes
Itza Paola Briseño Clarice Alicia Cadena Cindy Canales Andrés Hilario Cantú Andrea Sofía Castellanos Méndez Amy Isamar Castillo Karishna Celada Valeria Cisneros Aisha Colchado Abril Alejandra De La O Gastelum Cynthia Esquivel Barbara Estrella Miranda Marie Flores Marta Forne Moreno Jessica Lorraine Fructuoso Austin D. García Kaitlyn M. García Kristina García Rebecca Alyssa García Evelyn Gonzaba Adrian González Isaac Hipolito González Laura Keila González Mónica Daniela Gutíerrez Victor Manuel Gutíerrez Andrés Herrera Carla Ann Jiménez Kassandra Marie Jiménez Leianna Rene Jiménez Allen Orlando Laurel Amanda Danielle Lerma Melanie Marie López Humberto David Lozano Ashley Nicole Macias Andre Nicholas Marines Destiny Nichole Martínez Emily Martínez Jocelyn Naomi Martínez Leyla Martínez Maryjanne Martínez Valeria Martínez Samantha Mata Sofía Valentina Montemayor Fabiola Elizabeth Montoya Johana R. Morales María Guadalupe Moreno Amanda Kristel Muñoz Melissa Yessel Nava Lyndsi Renee Negrete Jaqueline Olveda Rubio Amanda Chika Onuorah Luz Marina Ortíz Yessica Maribel Oviedo Xitlalic Astrid Palomo Ashley Lee Peña Andrea Pérez Paulina Pérez Rebekah Pérez Ursus Pérez Victoria Pérez Angela Prado Leslie Janeth Puente Armando Roberto Quiroga Cynthia O. Ramírez Diana Janeth Ramírez Jessica Lizette Ramírez Paola Itaii Ramos Hernández Laurie Renick Sergio Maximiliano Reyes Sophia Marie Reyes Aaron David William Rich Alexa Rivera Amy Areli Rivera Rolando Riza Kathryn Elyssa Rocha Alyssa Reanne Rodríguez Itzel Alejandra Rodríguez Reese Elle Rodríguez Stephanie Nicole Rodríguez Abraham Uriel Salazar Melissa Sánchez Miah Sánchez Daniela Segura Dylan Xavier Smith Fabiana Solano Vargas Emily Nicole Swiercz Nicholas Enrique Torres Evelyn Michelle Ochoa Luz Emily Vázquez Alexa Christine Villa Brianna Eilean Villarreal Carlo Daniel Villarreal Kaylee Justine Yanez Camron Bryce Yeldell Cam Paola Zacarias Arlette Corina Zúñiga Bachelor of Science in Nursing Lori Michelle Adams Carolina Isabel Anaya Kiana Denyze Barrera Katalina Cantú Briseida Carmona Alina Itzel Carreto Kelsey Cristela Castillo Ilse Gissele Castro Diana Denise Cavazos Faylyn Eve Chapa Verónica Alejandra Contreras Andrea Teresa Escobedo Amanda Gizelle Esparza José Armando Fabela Trishelle Amanda Fuentes Amy Grace Galindo Emily Anne Carmona Alexa Antonia Garza Andrea Garza Fatima Garza Kaithlyn Alicia Garza Selene N. Garza Eduardo Giron Edith Sophie Gomez Enrique Gomez Fernanda Gomez Lafaire Allison S. González Isabel Luisa Licardo Guzmán Adriana Abigail Ibarra Luis Rolando López Jaqueline Lozano Cristina Isabel Martínez Jamie Nicole Nail Jasmine Janessa Piña Jacqueline Nicole Price Carlos Alberto Ramírez Jorge A. Ramírez Alexis De Jesús Ramos Gladys Alondra Reyes Natalia Reyna Cristina Isabel Salazar Jennifer Salazar Jovana Sánchez Brianna Janette Sandoval Rodolfo Sandoval José Alfredo Santos Marlene Saucedo Valeria Serna UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Bachelor of Arts Sarahi Jelene Arambula Diana Lizette Benavidez Anastacia Janette Bermudez Raiana La’Montaya Brown Eunice Anali Castillo Dayana Lizbeth Estrada Nayelli Anahi Fuentes Jennifer García Tellez Cynthia Michelle Garza Daelyn Garza Mary Helen Gloria María Dolores González Maribel Elissa González Sadie Lisel González Vanessa Guerrero Clarissa Icela Guevara Michele Elizabeth Gutíerrez Alicia Marie Guzmán Lilian Suzette Herrera Azeneth Ibarra Brianna Rose Longoria Mónica Lizeth Posada Diana Lucero Quiroz Jazlynn Eliza San Miguel Luis Alberto Torres, Jr. Omar Varela Helga Elise Vela Diana Aracely Zertuche
A. R. SÁNCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Master of Business Administration Vicente Rafael Acosta Mehrdad Sean Afrouzi Mohammed Abdullah Al Islam Melanie Jayde Arenas Smavia Ashraf Mylene O. Assi Victoria Elizabeth Briseño Rochelle Deelisa Brown Karla Anali Caballero Cesar De Jesús Camarillo Andrew Dylan Campos Cristina Isabel Carrillo José Ramon Cervantes Chris S. Chong Kristie Lynn Collins Deanna Jones Congdon Lesvia S. Cuéllar Flor de María Doradea Elliott Anne Foxley Stephanie Ann García Jordan Raffoul Ghawi Erika N. González Jessica Gralla Ariben Gutíerrez Bethany Kayla Harman Carla Andrea Hernández José Ignacio Hernández, Jr. Karl Christian Hood Fernando Abel Inclan Jeffrey William Kennedy Scott Gary Knutson Angela Rose Lolmaugh Zaira López Brenda Andrea Mahlmann Alejandro Daniel Márquez Gage Alexander Martín Ginalyn Martínez Gloria Martínez García Vishnupriya Mayureswaran Akshay Sanjay Mulay Emily Aimee Munoa Nirvana Nieves Miguel Saul Olivas Emily Rose Olson Ana Teresa Páez Elliott Haleigh Nicole Payne Hugo David Pérez Cavazos Sarah Ann Prince Kalidindi S. Raju Mitchell Bennett Rehling John Reynolds II Daniela Ríos Tijerina Shalena Robinson Maríana Rodríguez Paola Eleanne Garza-Rodríguez Steve Saffar Yolanda G. Seibert Ronald Kenneth Smith, Jr. Gustavo Treviño Martín Antonio Valdés Eliud Hazael Vázquez, Jr. Guilherme Kenzo Wassano Erin Kristi Yeung Master of Professional Accountancy Jabel Fernando Ávila Jared Ávila Seul Alejandro Bazadoni Antonio Bernal, Jr. Audran Alejandro Cano Pacheco Maximino Contreras Dianey Ahtzely García Daniela L. Garza Mortera Olga Angelida Merino Ester Raygoza Peimbert Stephen Emilio Rivera Ryan Jacob Rubio Natalie Nicole Santillana Master of Science Alan Castañeda Laisequilla David Eguia Priscila Gisell Garcin Juan Antonio Montemayor Carlos Alberto Pedraza Rosalinda Pesina Valle Makiah Purvis Lara Jennifer McGillicuddy Terence Osmond Walton, Jr. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Master of Arts Jillian Ann García Ashley Denise Grajeda Ana Lizbeth Mendoza Noemi Morales Blanca Osorio Lloret Maria Luisa Rodríguez Pedro Solano Master of Public Administration Gloria Gabriela De León Julio Cesar Domínguez Beverly Bobbie Fraga Oksana Giselle Gallardo Admeeda Annizza González Conzuelo Lizette Guzmán Nicholas Edgard Hilton Elaine Leija Tracy Carlene Leónard Victoria Mae Maldonado Sam Núñez Master of Science Yazmin Alexandra Aikanoff Griselda Aranda Julissa Barberena Lizette Barrera Rajiv J. Bhatt Janalyn R. Boynton Cheryl Marilyn Maidonna Breland Mónica Cabello Laura Cantero Dalila Castillo Christopher Ryan Chaulk Leslie Jovanna Delgado Lindsay Brianne Esmeralda Jill Anjelica Fabela Umberto J. Fasci Andrea Frausto Antonio Gamez, Jr. Shelby Kaye George David Jiménez Gomez, Jr. Sarai Fe González Robert Steven Grimes II Brisa Carolina Guerra Keeli Cher Harris Edna Edlin Hawkins Aranza Yoceline Hernández Ronaldo Hernández Myra Yvonne Juárez Lakeshia Rashawn Lobdell Polly M. Looper Ruby Cynthia Lucio Dallas Jacoby McMahon-Williams Maríanne Mendoza James Gregory Moore Stephanie Renee Palacios Alexis Maurie Peña Maximiliano Prado Alexandra Nicole Ramírez Michelle Dennise Villarreal Charles Wesley Reger III Adolfo Rodríguez III Samantha Rose Rosales Vincent Alexander Salinas Breanna Marie Sullivan Natalie Badillo Vanderdys Priscilla Michelle Villarreal Angelin R. Wolfe COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Master of Arts Lesley Elaine Dunn Master of Science Andrea Rebecca Aleman Javier G. Andrade Danelly Selene Barajas Flores
Nicole Reola Brown-Matias Alma Carmona Abigail Rose Carpenter Christine Ann Cmajdalka Laney Danielle Collins Denise Azeneth Cortes Amber Elizabeth De Armas Erin Rae Denny Melinda J. Donald Arlene Durán Priscilla Denisse Elizondo Stephanie Lynn Flores Horace Gamez Ariana G. García-Macias Katherine Miranda Garza Stephanie Garza Chundra DiAnn Gates Maegan Elizabeth Gill Jackee Rae Gonzales Brenda Lee González Myriam González Stephany L. González Carla Marie Grimet Alma Hernández Jessica Jenell Hernández Amanda Marie Hinojosa Teri Nicolle Hopkins Laline Juliet Jensen Joannie Aimee Juárez Jennifer Leigh Kerry Eleni Kokonezi-Martín Pamela Denise Lausch Adrienne Joy Laygan Vidalyn Linton Carla Selina López Chloe E. López Josue López Yanira López Carol Maurine Magin Sandra Gabriela Marcus Velma Carrizales-Marin Brianda L. Martínez Kimberly Angela Medina González Tempest Christianne Miskell Erika Pulido Montano Destinee Kay Montgomery-Knox Marina Marily Moreno Alejandro Moreno-Alanis Rosa Corina Olguin Karleen Lazalde Olle Helena Osei Kristen Nicole Ovalle Angeleca Meza Palacio Annette Peña Christian Adrian Pérez Joan Meliz Pérez Díaz Esther Reyes Paulina Lizeth Reyna Rosie Zamora Rivera Emely Marían Rizzi Maríanne Michele Roberts Dionicia Galván Rodríguez Rosa Julia Rodríguez Kimberly Coronado Sais Krisela Salinas Debra Lee Santos Sylvia Laura Santos Elizabeth Nicole Saucedo Ana María Sencion Amanda Garza Sierra Karlie Signor Vanessa Genevieve Silva Alison Rae Smith Alberto Soliz, Jr. Kari Lynne Stockton Elizabeth Meleese Talafase Daphne Denise Treviño Viviana Andrea Valiente Montecino Ana Marcela Caballero Aide Véliz Lourdes M. Villarreal Moriah Jael Walton Megan Lynn Wendler Nancy Ivonne Wheeler Ashley Marie Wood COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Master of Science in Nursing Natalie Acovio-Galindo Jessica De León Dana Michelle Fisher Priscilla May Flores Clarissa Lizette García Lauren Helena Sandell Tikina La’Cene Lewis Laura Gabriela Lagunes Jamie Lee Morrison Stephanie Tran San Juanita Vela Rolando Villanueva A. R. SÁNCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Doctor of Philosophy Muhammad Ruhul Amin Blessing Faith Ezeugwa Augustine Tarkom *The awarding of degrees to the Spring candidates named in this program is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all their degree requirements. The listing of a student’s name in this program in no way implies or ensures their graduation.
ALMA MATER SUNG TO THE THEME FROM THE FOURTH MOVEMENT OF BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY A Song for Texas A&M International University Near to Rio Grande’s waters, stately towers above the plain, Stands our noble Alma Mater, wisdom raised for all to gain. Binding nations, hearts and visions, aspirations ever new, Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater! Hail to Thee, dear TAMIU! Here, ’neath sun and gentle breezes, dove and deer lodge safely by, May Thy children, safe in wisdom, flourish ever ’neath Thy sky. Pledge we faith and homage ever, joined in our diversity, May time ne’er efface the memory of our University! Binding nations, hearts and visions, aspirations ever new, Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater! Hail to Thee, dear TAMIU! ©1996 Lyrics by Ray M. Keck III, Ph.D. and family President Emeritus and Professor of Spanish
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