COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES THURSDAY, MAY 14 SPRING 2026
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Robert L. Albritton, Chairman Jay Graham, Vice Chairman David C. Baggett John W. Bellinger James R. “Randy” Brooks Michael A. “Mike” Hernández, III William “Bill” Mahomes Kelley Sullivan Georgiades Sam Torn Jaquavous S. Doucette, Student Regent
For more about 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 9,000 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) nurtures its students’ academic and social development through instruction, research, and service to be responsible and productive members of our global society. 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 celebrates its 55th Anniversary as an institution of higher education in 2025-26. TAMIU prides itself on delivering an accessible, affordable, and exceptional higher education for all. Its innovative campus and programs help students harness the power of their dreams and create the reality they want and so richly deserve.
THE COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION THE OFFICIAL PARTY Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System: Glenn Hegar President: Dr. Christopher Maynard Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration: Marla Martínez Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Claudia San Miguel Vice President for Enrollment Management: Juan Gilberto García, Jr. Vice President for Student Engagement: Rosalinda García Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Athena Cortez Commencement Speaker: Commissioner Lesley Briones Dean, College of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Marcus Antonius Ynalvez Dean, College of Education: Dr. Alfredo Ramírez Dean, A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business: Dr. Luis Pérez-Batres Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Dr. Elda G. Ramírez Dean, Graduate School: Dr. Lola O. Norris Dean, Killam Library: Dr. Colleen Harris Dean, Office of Global and Community Engagement: Dr. James O’Meara
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 Assistant Professor of Voice/Choir Presidential Welcome Dr. Christopher Maynard President Commencement Speaker Lesley Briones Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Distinguished Student Scholar Anahí Estrada 11 a.m. Michael Brandon Inocencio 4 p.m. Conferring of Degrees Dr. Christopher Maynard Presentation of Candidates Dr. Daniel De la Miyar Instructional Assistant Professor Daniel A. González Lecturer, Business Communicatio Alma Mater Dr. Jiyeon Hwang
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Lesley Briones HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER Lesley Briones serves as Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 4, which is larger than eight U.S. states and is home to over 1.2 million residents. Precinct 4 includes five cities, 55 parks, and 10 community centers. Elected in 2022, she made history as the first Latina, first woman, and first mother to represent the precinct. On the Commissioners Court, she plays a significant role in shaping countywide policies and delivering progress on infrastructure, disaster readiness, public safety, justice, health, and more. Commissioner Briones has championed initiatives to make Harris County safer and more responsive to the needs of its residents. She has led efforts to add new criminal district courts and expand the Sheriff’s Office Tele-Deputy program to reduce call times, secured major investments for flood mitigation and resources for victims of domestic violence, supported the installation of lactation pods in county facilities, and established a county commission to better understand and address the needs of all communities. Her signature initiative, Call 4 Projects: Places 4 People, focuses on leveraging partnerships to enhance safety, mobility, and connectivity through transformative infrastructure projects. Commissioner Briones graduated with honors from Harvard University and began her career teaching in low-income public schools. She later earned her law degree from Yale, practiced law and served as a Harris County Civil Court at Law Judge. Commissioner Briones lives in Houston with her husband Adán and her three daughters.
Julissa Bueso College of Education Originally from Laredo, Texas, Julissa Bueso is the daughter of Verónica Gonzalez and Oscar Bueso and a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School. Today, she earns a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching, with a concentration in Bilingual Education, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.950 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Julissa was a member of TRiO Student Support Services, the Bilingual Education Student Organization, and served as secretary and president of the Texas Association of Future Educators Chapter. She also completed clinical teaching internships at local elementary schools. She received the Gold TAMIU President’s Service Award and the Charles Butt Scholarship and was recognized on the university’s Dean’s List. Upon graduation, Julissa plans to pursue a master’s degree in the field of psychology or counseling and begin working as a teacher. Her longtime goal is to earn a doctorate. Anahí Estrada College of Nursing and Health Sciences Originally from Laredo, Anahí Estrada is the daughter of Rosa Isela Estrada and Juan Estrada Carranza and a graduate of the Hector J. García Early College High School. Today, she earns a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, graduating magna cum laude, with a 3.821 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Anahí was a member of the National Student Speech and Language Hearing Association, the University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program, and participated as a Student Tutor at the Academic Center for Excellence. She received the Oscar Laurel Family Scholarship and Speech and Hearing Research Scholarship. Upon graduation, Anahí plans to pursue a doctorate degree in Audiology. Her longtime goal is to advocate and support her community as an audiologist. DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARS
DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARS Alejandra Flores A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Originally from Laredo, Texas, Alejandra Flores is the daughter of Jose Angel and Teresa Flores and a graduate of Cigarroa High School. A proud first-generation student, she earns a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA. Alejandra demonstrated strong leadership as Vice President of the A.R. Sanchez School of Business Dean’s Student Advisory Council and as Chair of the Student Government Association’s Leaders Organizing Volunteer Events Committee. Her commitment to service extended internationally through programs in Costa Rica and South Korea, supporting community development efforts and earning four Gold President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Alejandra interned with Cerda, Teran & Associates, earning a full-time role as an Accounting Associate. Upon graduation, she will relocate to Houston to begin her professional career in an Audit & Assurance position with Deloitte. Michael Brandon Inocencio College of Arts & Sciences Originally from Bruni, TX, Michael Inocencio is the son of Verónica Lorraine and Elsa Nelda Inocencio. He attended Bruni High School in Bruni, TX. Today, he earns a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Michael was a member of the Evolutionary Visual Lab, the Brain Cognition Lab, and S.G.A. LOVE. He presented research nationally at the Human Behavior and Evolution Society and NEEPS conferences and completed over 250 hours of community service. He was a recipient of the Laredo Area Community Foundation Award, the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and earned recognition on the Dean’s List in his last semester. Upon graduation, Michael plans to pursue a graduate program in Counseling Psychology and become a Licensed Professional Counselor. His longtime goal is to serve underserved communities, challenge stigma around mental health, and expand access to care for marginalized populations.
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 are designated by a silver medallion and a silver tassel 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 Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile Croatia People’s Republic of China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Dominican Republic Kazakhstan Kenya Lebanon Liberia Libya Malaysia México Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand 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 Zimbabwe COUNTRY FLAGS These flags represent countries or territories of current students and alumni of the University. Denmark Ecuador El Salvador Eritrea 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
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES A. R. SANCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences Koraima Gabriela Llanes Kimberley Reyna Bachelor of Business Adminstration Alan Alfredo Aguilar Daniela Jaqueline Aguilera Patiño Carolina Edith Aguileta Michelle Aguirre Frank Jonathan Alarcón Luis Eduardo Alcaraz Ruby Diane Almaraz Mia Adnil Arguello Isabela Arzagoitia Julietta Barberena Emily Aileen Barrera José Miguel Bernus Victoria Isabel Bolda Azalea Daniela Briones García Brianna Karyme Caballero Eloy Cadena Joel Alejandro Cantú Laura Daniela Cárdenas Sanmiguel Juan Carlos Carreón, Jr. Carlos Carreón González Alejandro Casillas, Jr. Rafael Castellanos Janize Castillo Calderón Briana Priscilla Cortéz Jahir Cortéz Dennis Iván Cruz, Jr. Abraham Cruz Cantú Ángel E. Delgado Salvador Díaz Aguilar Juan Fidel Dionicio Domenic Donjuan Keyla Durán Emilia Ragnhild Dybdahl Seth Francisco Elizondo Andrés Héctor Esparza Leslie Esparza Pérez Jennifer Vega Montserrat Analý Espinoza Samantha Marie Estrada Ayodele Michael Falade, Jr. Alejandra Jaqueline Flores Ashley Flores Issak Aleksei Flores Joseph Romario Flores Valeria Floriano Ibarra Chris Fuentes Stephanie Fuentes Elizabeth Gallardo Karla Regina Garay Valeria Del Carmen Garay Belén Can Christian Gustavo García Gerardo García Johana García Karla Sofía García Karyme Cecilia García Leah Nynette García Shelby Noelle García Leticia García Díaz Carlos Rubén García Domínguez Santiago García Rosales Hazel M. Garza Lindsey Marie Garza Leslie Michelle Gómez Delilah González Francisco Armando González, Jr. Mia González Nicole González Jaime Joel Guardiola Alejandra Guerra Barrera Eduardo Javier Guerrero Jorge Omar Gutiérrez III Juan Antonio Gutiérrez Stacie Nadine Gutiérrez Evelyn Nicole Herbert Andrea Lisette Hernández Carlos Judah Hernández Denisse Isabeth Hernández Kemberly N. Hernández Tayde Alessandra Hernández Valeria Hernández Xavier Hernández Damaris Lizeth Hipólito Alyssa Ibarra Matthew Jamaica Caroline Nørskov Jensen Juan Fernando León Víctor Hugo Loera Agustín Alejandro López Hugo René López Rigoberto López, Jr. Héctor Kaleb López García Edwin Abner Loyola Vera Jaime Leonel Lozano, Jr. Marco Alejandro Luján Filip Mamić Jesús David Manzanares Matthew Manzanares Jorge Antonio Mares-Salinas Sarah Elizabeth Martel César Arturo Martínez Daniel Arath Martínez Jesús Emiliano Martínez Orellana Andrea Lynette Martínez Domínguez Andrew Keith Mata Camila Michelle Medina Osiel Méndez Angelly Esther Luna-Ayala Rebecca Annette Molina Flores Ximena Lynn Montemayor Arizbeth Mora Salma Muñiz Ebba Elisabet Nordin Jeffery Jordan Palacios Jacob Matthew Pardo Michelle Paredes Robert James Patrick Carolina Peña Homero Pérez Jasmin Janell Pérez Cristina María Pichardo Luis Ángel Popocatl Pazarán Stephanie Puente Alfredo Joel Ramírez Julieta Paola Ramírez Zapata Samuel René Ramos III Carolina Rangel Santiago Reséndez Jason Reyes Francisco Ríos Andye Rodríguez Brianna Rodríguez Celina Rodríguez Elizabeth Rodríguez Joseph Emmanuel Rodríguez-Collazo Laura Fernanda Rodríguez Lizbeth Rodríguez Samantha Rodríguez Vincent Vito Rodríguez Zitabell Rodríguez Vaca Mirna Salazar Carlos Alberto Salinas, Jr. Frank E. Salinas III Gabriel Alonso Sánchez Sophia Andrea Sandoval Melissa A. Santos Remington Owen Schwarz Daniel Segovia Ventura Vanny Silva Alondra Jacqueline Solís Eduardo Roel Sosa Gustavo Andrés Suárez Kassandra Yvet Tejada Ashly Jasmin Torres-Ramírez Emiliano Torres Torres Melissa Inocencia Torres Brenda Valdez Figueroa Leslie Catalina Varela Gilberto Vargas Antonio De Jesús Velázquez Viviana Yolette Vicharelli Camila Astrid Villarreal
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Paulina Villarreal Valeria Zoe Villarreal David Edward White II Yahir Yépez Soraida Zúñiga COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences Jean Paul Labrador-Hestrés Verónica Valenzuela Severo Villarreal III Bachelor of Arts Byron René Aguilar Chris Albert Aguilar Sosa Giselle Alexia Acosta Sofía Aguilar Jesús A. Alanís, Jr. Alexandra Lizette Alarcón Monserrat Alemán Alia Alomar Prisma Michelle Alvarado Víctor H. Álvarez Dana Itzel Amador Susan Lorraine Arámbula Bianca Arce Emilio Arce Jessica Dalí Arellano Sergio Ezequiel Armenta Miranda Alexis Ayala Diedra Lee Banda Victoria Alexandra Barberena Bianca Katrina Benavides Luis Orlando Benavides Siller Abigail Borrego Kendal Joyce Bowden Jordan Marie Braune Irlanda Patricia Canales Joshua Cantú Victoria Alejandra Carrillo Cassandra Lamar Castillo Juan Abraham Castillo Adamaris Castro Héctor Cavazos Ángel David Cedillo Luis Daniel Cervantes Xóchitl Guadalupe Cervantes Daniella Nicole Cháirez Samantha Charo Teresa Judith Chavana Selma Cobos Vázquez Jennifer Colmenares Jaime Enrique Cortéz, Jr. Alejandra D. Covarrubias Karla Gabriela Cuevas Elizabeth Lynne Dastugue Denizea Monzerratt Dávalos Vianey De La Cruz Nicole Arlene De León Thomas Díaz De León IV Mary Rachel Emmanuel Valerie Esparza Victoria Arianna Espinoza Natalie Ailime Esqueda Carla Estrada Francisco Daniel Estrada Melanie Fimbres Enrique Fiscal Diana Flores Gerardo Flores Julia Nicole Flores Linda Marie Flores Victoria Carolina Flores Deyanira Flores Cuellar Juliette Frausto Hernández Leslie Michelle Galván Beatriz Yajaira Gámez Aylin Yvette García Diana Margarita García Homero García, Jr. Sheccid Alexia Viridiana García Victoria Mariel García Ibarra Samantha Laurie García Annika Marie García-Torres Bibi Marie Garza Dayna Nicole Garza Yunnuen Garza Laura Lizette Gómez Rebecca Olivia Gómez Samantha Andrea Gómez Tahira Gómez-Vázquez Azeneth Duarte Carlos Adrián González Fátima Dalait González Melanie González Melissa Anaid González Melissa González Manuel González Delgadillo, Jr. Viviana Guajardo Juan Pablo Guerrero Victoria Alyssa Guerrero David Anthony Gutiérrez Gerardo Gael Gutiérrez Rosy Guzmán-Salinas Alejandra Yanet Hernández Emily Lorraine Hernández Karla Vanessa Hernández Maríafernanda Hernández Marianna Hernández Yessica Hernández Mirian Hernández Delfín Fipps Ava Isabella Herrera Antonio Josué Ibarra Sota Inden Michael Brandon Inocencio Taylor Marie Jacobson Ricardo J. Johnson, Jr. Daniella Patricia Juárez Kylie Lauter Stephanie Janette Lavida Vicente Adolfo López Sofía Lozano Abril Guadalupe Macías Rubén I. Marroquín Caroline Elizabeth Martens Alma R. Martínez Christopher Emmanuel Martínez Diego Martínez Lesley Martínez Luis David Everardo Martínez Sandra Christine Martínez Neida Jaquelín Martínez-Zamora Raven Monique Mata Alan Eleosin Mejia Allanah Yurixi Mendoza Litzy Alejandra Mendoza Tiffany Meza Joany Giselle Minor Federico Bernardo Montemayor Cecilia G. M. Enríquez Ciara Aryane Munguía Laura Nava Camargo Elizabeth Lee Navarro Ignacio Nieto III Emelie Lorraine Null Denise Ochoa Vanessa Ochoa Ashley Lizeth Olivares Evelyn Litzan Olvera Emily Marie Ordóñez Ivonne Ordóñez Fernanda Ortíz Grisseth Arelle Ortíz Camila Padilla Karen Azeneth Palacios Gallardo Melyssa Paredes Victoria Nichole Parra Melanie Giselle Pelayo Victoria Peña Franyutti Alexa Cantú Alondra Pérez Mónica Alejandra Pérez Ximena Pérez Malyssa Rae Perusquía Rogelio Ramón Polendo III Carlos Rodolfo Ramírez Chantal Mayela Ramírez Cristina Andrea Ramírez Daniela Victoria Ramírez
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Jennifer Lee Ramírez Keila Damaris Ramírez Lizette Marta Ramírez Ricardo Ramírez III Roberto Judandrés Ramírez Toula Ramos John Luke Reimund Miranda Rendón Jorge Reyes, Jr. Pearlita Yedid Reyes Amy Rico Martín Ríos II Caroline Lee Rivera Guadalupe Lizette Rivera Marc Anthony Rivera Natalia Guadalupe Rivera Sofía Lizeth Rochín Andy Rodríguez Elizabeth Rodríguez Julián Rodríguez III Leonor Rodríguez Melissa Rodríguez Alma Crizol Roque Regina Pamela Sada Garces Briana Lee Saldívar Josué Enrique San Miguel Alyssa Gabriela Sánchez Gabriela Esther Sánchez Litzy Ailyn Sánchez Marjorie Darlene Sandoval Ahtziri Sanmiguel Lorelee Alejandra Sanmiguel Rivera Nomar Eduardo Santoyo Merari Alejandra Segura Treviño Mattie Rae Shockley Vanessa Sierra Fátima Soriano Giselle M. Sosa Victoria Tyra Sotelo Elvis Cannon Steen Viviana Isela Taméz Samantha Abigail Tejeda Carolina Torres Marlene Torres Maxwell Alexander Torres Fernanda Tovar Humberto Treviño, Jr. Favour Anuoluwapo Umoru Amanda Valdez Natalie Bernice Vargas Silverio Jesús Vázquez Fernanda Velasco Briones Izabella Nicole Velasco Juan Manuel Vidal III Romina Vidales Mia Aurora Vieyra Abraham Alexander Villa Karla Villarreal Jacquilinn Valerie Wilkerson Kevin Isaiah Wilkerson Jacob Richard Winkelman Alonzo Zavala Jacob Zavala Raquel Zepeda Bachelor of Music David Ervey Canchola, Jr. José Eduardo Cortéz Humberto O. Garza, Jr. Martín Granados, Jr. José Arturo Hernández Christian Daniel Mendoza Karina Ramírez Carrillo Rogelio Santiago Montoya Jacqueline Nicole Torres Lily Anne Villalobos Bachelor of Science Ricardo Daniel Acosta Jair Gerardo Aguirre Celeste Renae Apáez Natileigh Brooke Avilés Alexander Xavier Ayala Cash Aaron Bailey Lorena Barboza Ximena Benavides Puerto José Cruz Bermúdez, Jr. José Roberto Bolado III Danya Brenis Paul R. Buitrón IV Juan Ángel Canales Rebekkah Elizabeth Cantú Isaí Cárdenas Juan Francisco Castañeda Guarino Cavazos Kayla Jolene Chapa Arturo Chavana, Jr. Yenesis A. Chávez Antonio Contreras III Isaac Isaías Corona Montero Saúl Isaac De La Fuente Jair Moisés Del Valle-Feliciano Iraíz Monserratt Díaz Madrigal Vanessa Noemí Enríquez Elián Esparza Roberto Daniel Esquivel Rolando Antonio Estrada José Manuel Ferdín III Jesús Fernández Emily Noelle Flores Karolina Frías Delgado Gustavo Gallardo Brayan F. García Jenifer Gissel García Joe García IV Mariana Marissa García Óscar García René Garcilazo Diego Alejandro Garza Maximus César Garza Vanessa Garza Ángel Gabriel Gómez Ortega Daniel Alexus González Javier González, Jr. Rafael Alberto González Reynaldo González Cristina Graña Gedrange Carlos Alejandro Granados Kael Alexander Gred Carlos Miguel Guerra Ashly Michelle Gutiérrez Jorge Sebastián Gutiérrez Luna Kyle Jason Hamlin Alan Emanuel Hernández Alejandro Román Hernández David O. Hernández Gael E. Hernández Gerardo Rubén Hernández, Jr. Renato Hernández Juárez Carlos Alexis Herrador Hao X. Hoang Humberto Enrique Huerta Paul Eric Hurtado, Jr. Julia Alexandra Huvar Eduardo Juárez II Laura Ashley Lacerda Mitchell Ivy Karina Lara José E. Leonidez Luis Lauro López III María Aurora López Hermes Daniel Luna Joel Madrigal, Jr. Rodolfo Malacara, Jr. Juan Enrique Maldonado Rubio Pongsakorn Maroongroge Andrea Nicloe Martínez Ángel Martínez Arlette Martínez Cassandra Anne Martínez Evelyn Dolores Martínez Joselyn Ángel Martínez Rubí Monserrat Martínez Cintya Xiomara Medina Rangel Victorugo Melo Gamboa Valeria Meza Miguel Miranda González Rolando Molina, Jr. Carlos Alberto Montalvo González Francisco Sabino Montaner Carlos Elías Montemayor Tristán Edmundo Mozqueda
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Daniela Mussot Angulo Alejandro Melchor Ordoñez Karla Pedraza Raymond Roel Peña Martín Pérez Yvett Pérez Victoria Ashley Ponce De León Andrew Joshua Ramírez Ana Elena Ramón Jema Rebeles Hiromi Reyes Oyuky Reyes Karla Guadalupe Riojas Gerardo Javier Rocha III Alejandra Rodríguez Joseph Raymundo Rodríguez Leslie Montserrat Ruiz Arturo Ángel Sánchez Gael Sánchez Vianca Sánchez Gael Alejandro Sánchez Ibarra José Luis Santos, Jr. Julián Emmanuel Sepúlveda Rodolfo Reik Solís Charlie Suárez Eduardo Torres Adriana Treviño Regina Coeli Vargas Lesly Bethania Vega Daniela Vigil Héctor Eduardo Villanueva Isabella Alyssa Villarreal Muneeb Omar Yassin Zackary J. Zamora Kimberly Zavala Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Sebastián Asaiel Amaro José Sergio Ambríz Joanna Elizabeth Bautista Daniel Borrego, Jr. Deneen Michelle Camarillo Federico Camarillo Alfredo Antonio Carranza Yair Agustín Carrizales Ricardo Gabriel Castellanos Alejandro Castillo Karen Gisselle Cerda Nicolás Cortéz, Jr. Julyssa Olivia Díaz Jorge Armando Díaz De León , Jr. Alejandro Durán Romeo Esai Farías José Javier Flores Martínez Stacey Fuentes Gilberto Heri Galindo Nidia Judith Galván Alexa García Federico García III Miguel Ángel García Alexa Janeen Garza Angélica Gavilanes Natalia Belén Gloria David Alfonso González Esther Norma González Diana Laura Gravina Kennedy René Griego Denise Y. Guardiola Lilianna Lee Higle Ingrid Alexsandra Hinojosa Héctor Eduardo Huerta Jeisy Lizette Lavida Julissa Loera Dereck Roberto López, Jr. Naidaly Monsserrat López Mariano Magallanes Alejandro Martínez Alessandra Martínez Ana Karen Martínez Mónica Edith Martínez Mónica Mata Pamela Alessandra Mendieta Guillermo José Monsiváis Zaira Noemí Montoya Nelly Sofía Mora Ricardo Morales Santiago Moreno José Manuel Ochoa Daniel Ortega, Jr. Maximiliano Peralta Samot Elián Pérez Juan Manuel Piña III Orlando Javier Ramírez Doreida Lizveth Ramírez Vicente Eduardo Andrés Ramos Aarón Amado Israel Rodríguez Alexis Rodríguez Fredrick E. Rodríguez Haydee Rodríguez Katherine Saavedra Princess Hazel Sada Karen Lynn Salas Evelyn Salazar Brittney Ciara Salinas Aryana San Miguel Josiefine Joanne Sánchez Kimberly Diane Sánchez Israel Santos, Jr. Verlet Silva George Sobrino Carlos Enrique Solís III Alexa Jamileth Sotelo Adolfo Soto Aguirre Armando Valadez, Jr. Jahiel Aaron Vargas Yahir Vázquez Briana Marlen Villalobos Alexa Villanueva Roberto I. Villarreal Yaritssa Villarreal Nathan Isaiah Walker COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Natalia María Alarcón Perla Magaly Alvarado Claudia Ambríz Jocelyne Arratia Ana María Bravo Julissa Bueso Dulce Yarandhy Córdova Vázquez Johen América Ayala Fernanda Denisse Fernández García Mauro Flores III Herlinda Garza Abigail Therese González Faith Hernández Celeste Sophia Herrera Sydney Gabriella López Sarah Cecilia Lozano Phoenix Amber Manrique Mia Guadalupe Martínez Abril Alhely Montes Guzmán Vanessa Ortíz Larissa Palomares Linda Marlene Peña Claudia Alexa Pérez Virginia Lily Pineda Jazmín Alexandra Rangel Leslie Gisselle Rentería Bettina Lee Rodríguez Salma Salazar Martínez Lilian Monserrat Santos Hernández Analí Ugartechea Alejandra Valadez Verónica Cristal Vargas Sarabia COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Emaniel Noel Alexandre Dora A. Álvarez Omar Cabrales Rosa Milly Caird Paola Michelle Canales González Jonathan Carreón Samantha Gisell Carrizales Gerardo Castillo II Priscilla Adriana Castillo
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Sophia Cavazos Mark Carlos Chapa Isareli Contreras Jimena Contreras Carlos Cuevas, Jr. Joanna Jael Deleon Alexandra Ruby Delgado Emilio Duque Anahí Estrada Raquel Flores Krista Nicole Gámez Adrián García Clarissa Yvette García Nahomi Michelle García Felipe Alonso García Cisneros Ximena García Valdez Arely Aythe Garza Stephanie Garza Victoria Marina Garza Leonardo D. Gómez Ossbel David Gómez Marco Antonio Guerra Ethan Liam Liddle Jesús María López Ramos Samantha Lee López Berea B. Magness Samantha Elizabeth Martínez Summer Alexis Martínez Abdiel Abel Meléndez Grecia Victoria Morales Thelma Yanira Muñoz Miguel Nieto Abigail Grace Noble Kisha Lee Ortíz Valentina Ava Padilla Victoria Grethel Pérez Brenda Alexandra Ramírez Carlos Miguel Ramírez II Loreli Ramírez Miberay Rentería Mauricio Reséndez Clarissa Reyes Alondra Mariel Rodríguez Sofía Lizette Rodríguez Xavier Alejandro Rodríguez Carlos Enrique Sánchez Clarissa Sánchez Diego Alexis Sánchez Meagan Marie Sharkey Franceska Viviana Sifuentes Fernanda Solís Dora Elía Valenzuela Vivianna Valle Kelsea Renée Vela Bianca Reese Velázquez Alan Vielma Francisco Jesús Villarreal Bachelor of Science in Nursing Fernando Alarcón III Ella Mireille Almanza Rudy Tadeo Ayala Kaylee Marie Balleza Adrián Alberto Barrera Alana Barrera Karina Angélica Caballero Óscar Eduardo Cantú Raquel Cantú José Guadalupe Cárdenas, Jr. Brittany Aline Carrizales Amy Michelle Casas Eddyberto Castañeda, Jr. Melissa Aydee Castañon Estefani Giselle Colorado Kate De La O Nidia Nizzeth De La Rosa Sheyla Vanessa Díaz Rubén Domínguez III Génesis Aracely Escamilla Jesús Orlando Espinosa Alan Alexis Figueroa Katty Frade Angélica García Lobo Samuel García Dora Garza Aneli J. Guerra Jeffrey Louis Gutiérrez, Jr. Emily Marie Hernández Esmeralda Lizette Hernández Erick Alexander Herrera Enedelia Esmeralda Hinojosa Fátima López Alyssa Nicole Lugo Denisha Christel Martínez Derly Andrés Martínez Juan Carlos Martínez González, Jr. Guadalupe Medina Jessica Carolina Medina Silvia Nicole Meraz Julissa Montemayor Jaqueline Ortega Emily Paola Ortíz Josephine Ortíz Pablo Paredes Ashley Lee Peña Santa Marina Peña Ahmed A. Plascencia Samantha Abigail Prieto Lily Carolina Ramírez Vanessa Lizbeth Ramírez Ashley Ramírez Sánchez Delilah Nicole Ramos Estrella Reyes Izquierdo Ximena Ríos Pulido Gwyneth Rodríguez Valerie Rodríguez Sonia Alexa Saldívar Kassandra Nicole Salinas Clarissa Sánchez Kayhla Annael Sánchez Leslie Sabrina Sánchez Katarina Madeline Santiago Miana Simone Thomas Karina Torres Pedro Aldair Trejo Michelle Royce Turner María Luisa Valdez Rachel Vásquez Sophia Isabella Vega Kassandra Nataly Tovar Amanda Renée Zamarripas A. R. SÁNCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Master of Business Administration Taleb AbuTaleb Omorinsola Omofehintola Ajayi Michelle Rene Barton Edgar A. Benavente Lester Frank Berry III Emiliann Isabella Brenner Leonardo Alan Caballero Joseph Aurelio Cantú Anthony Carrillo III Brian Eric Carter Rebecca Casas Viviana Castañeda Kennenia Quineri Causon Oziel Osvaldo Cavazos Kelvin Cotton Benjamin C. Cox Tanni Marie Díaz Jessica Duarte Timothy Ray Edwards Charles Anthony Eldeen Lourdes Alysa Escamilla Michelle Espinoza Héctor Gabriel Flores, Jr. Bethel Frew Melissa Aileen Grant Sebastián Gutiérrez Diego Amando Hernández Megan Elizabeth Kay Hertneck Daniel Doe Husungbo Natalia Jiménez Díaz Lauren T. Kennedy Brandon Blake Kocher Frank Hoang La Alfredo Antonio Leal López
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Homero López-Ochoa, Sr. Sofía Marianna Martínez Diego Mascorro David Alberto Meléndez Danielle Morgan Ernest R. Neumann Jaime Ortíz III Roseanne Jo Pararuan Poonam Pathak Rodrigo Alonso Posada Jonathan Emmanuel Pruneda Ashley Ann Rajan Tyler James Moreau Randall Michaela Emily Reed Louis Michael Rendón II Benjamin W. Rhodes Amanda Osorio Roberto René Rivera Mariana Guadalupe Robles Sally Adeline Rodríguez Isabel Rojas Kara Rosenthal José Russell-Ballesteros Montrell Raymond Russell Edgardo Alfredo Sáenz Jacqueline Saldierna Patricia Serrano Joy Braza Sevilla Emily Joy Sifuentes Ira Steve Smith III Irma Lizette Umanzor Guadalupe Valdepeña Austin Patrick Wooldridge Master of Professional Accountancy Eduardo C. Acevedo Alejandro Alberto Duarte Aníbal Samuel Flores De Valgas Merari Geovani García Perla Azeneth Hernández Brandon Stephan Kladis José De Jesús Lobatón, Jr. Sergio Alexis Ontiveros Homero Ortíz Montes de Oca Yadira Minú Ovando Neriza Alejandra Peña Selina Pérez Jesús A. Posada, Jr. Mario Alexis Segura Alicia ÁngelaTreviño Dania Ventura Díaz Master of Science Taofeek Biodun Adedokun Adewumi Bill Adegbenro Nahín Abraham Aldana Magaña Miriam Leticia Gallegos Srinivasulu Gontla Miguel Ángel Hernández Ashley Genevie Morales Ángela Dawn Pillers Gabriel Alexander Torres Emanuel Villanueva COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Master of Arts Silvia Eugenia Armas Pedraza Cheryl Marilyn Maidonna Breland Ramiro Carrera Natalie Chávez Armando Covarrubias María Valentina Díaz Orjuela Leonardo Isaac Gallardo-Ávalos Azucena Janeth Lira Noemí Morales César Manuel Rodriguez Roland Ortegón, Jr. Christine Rojas Miguel Ángel Ruiz Master of Public Administration Joseph Raymond Anaya José Manuel Brosig Anna Buentello Aaron Abel González Kristin Karen Pedersen Master of Science Haneef Abdur Razzaaq Cindy Vanessa Acevedo Janell Mercie Araiza Melinda Del Carmen Ayala Neyha Bhatia Clarissa Ivette Cázares Alondra Marie Cuello Fidel De La Garza, Jr. Kayade Van Ereme Kimmia Janae Franklin Ma Carla Lee Gamis Alejandro García IV Rebecca Ariana García Evelynn Lizbeth Gómez Marialuisa González Armando Guerrero Lourdes Carolina Hernández Eve Khakpour Vanessa Nicole Lara Jordy Nayib Lozano Sarah Alyssa Martínez Sergio Antonio Martínez Olvera Alexa Montemayor Leslie Itzamar Moya Jorge Abraham Muñoz Arianna Elizabeth Ortíz Carla María Ortíz Maryssa Brie Ortíz Lylu Mryella Plasencia Jeremy Rodríguez Víctor Rodríguez Christie Padrón José Armando Torres III Daniela Toscano Alicia Milliner María Fernanda Vásquez Luisa Andrea Villarreal Tomasa Zapata COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Master of Science Liza Indira Aguirre-Medina Annie Vanessa Allen Marla Monique Álvarez Leticia Maryln Amaya Erika Elizabeth Araujo Denise Banta Krisonda Lanae Barge Dorothy Della Barkouskie Ryan Stephen Barrantes Fernández Magda G. Benavídez Fernando Andrés Bernal Laura Driggers Betik Rossana Graciela Blest Nora Silvia Boardman Tammy Bonilla-Álvarez Eileen Catalina Bustamante Carmen Dolores Cadena Selena Calderón Ángela Marie Campbell Lozelle Jocelyn Cavazos Alejandra Cervantes Austin Rose Chapman Amie Lynn Chase April Renée Cisneros Chelsea Daniella Claypool Brittani Lauren Zajac Brittany A. Cruz Carolina Danel Kheron Czeree Dennis Jacqueline De Jesús Díaz Laura Alicia Dimas Nereyda Dunn Delgado Pamela Elnahal Samantha Escobedo Gabriela Sofía Espinoza Ana Sofía Estrada Garza Alisha Nicole Finley Toby Elizabeth Freedman-Marshall
SPRING 2026 GRADUATION CANDIDATES Amy Jocelyn Garza Daniela Hernández Ester Garza Magdalena Vianca Garza Miguel Ángel Godines, Jr. Desiree Semtia Goins Brianna Elise Gómez Paola Gómez Jacqueline Nicole González Jennifer González Santana Alicia Marie Goynes Brittany Nicole Guerrero Adriana M. Gutiérrez Jefferson Danyelle Hampton Michelle Hernández Kaitlyn Marie Hesseltine Alma Leticia Hinojos Ann Michelle Hofman Erin Celeste Hourani Kacie Lynne Hrywnak Natalie Diane Ibarra Amy Izard Keeley A. Jenkins Katherine Johnstone Gloria Escalante Amber Kristen Kirk Ashley Rose Koehler Reagan Kruse Kayla Ann Lester Jessica López María Guadalupe López Melissa Yvette López Whitney Paige Maguire Alma Leticia Mancilla Sarah Margaret Marin Annabelle Martínez Carli A. Caerbert Karizza Anne Cumpas Masocol Joel Ann McGrew Jessica Mendoza Haley J. Milton Diana Miranda Rodríguez Briceidy Morales Yoselin Gabriela Morales Theresa Danielle Moss Jenny Diane Murillo Velma C. Navarro Mary Guadalupe Newton John Anthony Ogden, Jr. Amy Melissa Oliver Regina Janette Paneitz Stephanie Lynn Paoli Brenda R. Peral Erika Nicole Pérez Mario A. Pérez Ponciano Lamberto Quintero Teresa Andrea Ramírez Valeria Ramón Flores Rosa María Ramos Rosangela Ramos Ramos Amala Rampersad Katie Elizabeth Rangel Tammie M. Richey Daina Rincón Rebekah Rittimann Jennifer Rodríguez Raquel Roiz Juan Carlos Romero María Mercedes Romero Fátima Lizbeth Romo Alicia A. Ruiz Emilia Salas Gizelle Salazar Jesús Sebastián Salazar Rachel Celeste Sánchez Erin Alexis Sanders Elizabeth Anne Soto Ángel Latrice Thornton Stephanie Nicole Tschoepe Christina Vanderaa-Rodríguez Víctor Hugo Vargas, Jr. Rosia Vásquez Amanda JoAnn Vesely Amber Whatley Lezly A. Williamson Jessica Lauren Wilson William Lee Wright Lorena Yerena Tanna Kay Rodríguez Mia Figgins Zeigle COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Master of Science in Nursing Roseana Carmen Blair Katherine Brown Kimberly Allison Brumley Peyton Blayde Burnett Sally Hill Derrick Betsy Monique Díaz Shawntay Marie Fernández Michael Lee Franco Aimee B. Hernández Olivia Lillian Heyward Rachel Lynn Johnson Patricia Ann LaQue María Yulitsa Olmos Debbie N. Orakpo-White Ernesto Ortega Katherine Lynne Roden Hedy Zúñiga A. R. SÁNCHEZ, JR. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Doctor of Philosophy Nana Twum Owusu-Peprah *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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