The 秋霞福利一区 is accepting applications now for fall semester 2025. Classes start in August. Apply at umobile.edu/psychnp.

Growing Demand, Competitive Salaries

“The psychiatric provider shortage is having a direct impact on our communities,鈥� said Dr. Jessica Garner, graduate dean of the School of Nursing at the 秋霞福利一区. 鈥淥ur new PMHNP certificate program is a strategic response to this urgent need by preparing nurses to provide mental health services with clinical excellence and compassion grounded in a Christian worldview.鈥�

As mental health needs continue to rise nationwide, the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners is expected to grow significantly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 46% increase in nurse practitioner jobs between 2023 and 2033, far above the average for other occupations. 

Salaries average $129,000 across the United States, and there are increased opportunities for remote jobs following graduation.

Complete in 3 Semesters

This fully online, asynchronous program can be completed in just three semesters. Graduates will be prepared to assess, diagnose and treat individuals across the lifespan with psychiatric and mental health conditions. 

Students in the program complete a minimum of 585 supervised clinical hours in direct patient care. Didactic coursework is delivered virtually.

Program Welcomes Dr. Taiye Ajayi

The 秋霞福利一区 welcomes Dr. Taiye Ajayi, program director and assistant professor of nursing, whose expertise in psychiatric nursing will be a valuable addition to the 秋霞福利一区 School of Nursing. Ajayi is affiliated with AltaPointe Health and is a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree. 

鈥淒r. Ajayi brings valuable experience in psychiatric nursing, with extensive experience in inpatient and psychiatric emergency services for psychiatric patients. She will contribute to our program鈥檚 focus on excellence, empathy and innovation,鈥� Garner said.

Program Benefits

Additional program benefits include:

• Increased opportunities for remote and telehealth jobs following graduation
• Integrated, holistic approach to mental health care that incorporates a Christian worldview
• Supportive faculty with clinical expertise committed to helping students achieve their professional goals
• Certificate of academic achievement upon successful completion of clinical and academic requirements

Apply Now for Fall Classes

Applicants must have completed an MSN, DNP or other terminal nursing degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and be currently certified as a Family, Primary Care or Adult-gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

For more information or to apply to the Post-Master APRN Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, visit umobile.edu/psychnp or contact Dr. Jessica Garner at听jgarner@umobile.edu.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence 鈥淔or Christ & His Kingdom.鈥� With a vision to 鈥淢ultiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,鈥� the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, 秋霞福利一区 offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.听Learn more at听umobile.edu/um-info and connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

Following are degrees and honors awarded.

Doctor of Musical Arts

Auburn, Alabama 鈥� Charlotte Henderson Lee, Vocal Performance
Mobile, Alabama 鈥� Melanie Faye Taylor, Vocal Performance, Area Award: Vocal Performance
Saraland, Alabama 鈥� Andrew Saverio Goodwin, Vocal Performance

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Athens, Florida鈥� Kei Lori Martin, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Nina Wilson Smelley, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Loxley, Alabama鈥� Carman Genae Godfrey, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Alabama School of the Arts
Master of Arts and Master of Music

Biloxi, Mississippi鈥� Melodie Day DuBose, M.M., Vocal Performance
Chesapeake, Virginia鈥� Chloe Ellen Stewart, M.M., Vocal Performance, Area Award: Vocal Performance
Fulshear, Texas鈥� Claudia Pauline Dahlman, M.A., Musical Theatre, Alabama School of the Arts Achievement Award
Gastonia, North Carolina鈥� Kevin Dashawn Le鈥橰oy May, M.A., Musical Theatre
Greer, South Carolina颅鈥擯aul Douglas Penderman, M.A., Musical Theatre, Area Award: Musical Theatre
Gulf Breeze, Florida鈥擲kye Lynn DuMont, M.M., Vocal Performance
Slidell, Louisiana鈥�Theresa Nicole Sharp, M.M., Music Education (Non-Certification)
The Woodlands, Texas鈥擜nna Lynne Tesh, M.M., Vocal Performance

College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts

Kelsie L. Hancock, Marriage and Family Counseling
London, England, United Kingdom 鈥� Abigail Arduah Mills, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling, College of Arts and Sciences Achievement Award
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Tanika Michelle Montgomery, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling; Rhonda Nodd, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling; Timothy Michael White, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling
Moss Point, Mississippi 鈥� Macey Bonta Parsley, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling, Area Award: Marriage and Family Counseling
Satsuma, Alabama 鈥� Jessica Elizabeth Strenth, M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling

College of Arts and Sciences 
School of Christian Studies
Master of Arts

Canton, Georgia 鈥� Lance Owen Pierce, M.A., Worship Leadership and Theology, Area Award: Worship Leadership and Theology
Hernando, Mississippi鈥� Hagen Thomas Ware, M.A., Worship Leadership and Theology

College of Health Professions
School of Health and Sports Science 
Master of Athletic Training

Chelsea, Alabama鈥�Chelsea Brooke Acton, Area Award: Master of Athletic Training
Hartselle, Alabama鈥�Kaitlyn Marie Spangler
Oakland, California鈥�Jemiar Ramont Jonasian
Picayune, Mississippi 鈥�Tyesha Denise Smith

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing 
Master of Science in Nursing

Chunchula, Alabama鈥�Leah Kimberly Williams, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Brooke Collier O鈥橲ullivan, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Dunedin, Florida鈥� Vishva Patel, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Gulfport, Mississippi鈥� Gerri L. Mack, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Mathews, Alabama鈥� Reagan Hartley Owens, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Ashley Angle Haney, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner; Devan Janel Cooper McAll, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner; Krysta Elaine Turner, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Jenilee Slayton Powell, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner
Wiggins, Mississippi鈥� Teresa Shavonne Monroe, M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner

Grace Pilot School of Business
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science

Asuncion, Paraguay鈥� Carlos Matias Segovia, Master of Business Administration; Angel David Almiron Pereira, Master of Business Administration
Baghdad, Iraq鈥� Abbas Razzaq Aljanabi, Master of Business Administration
Buenos Aires, Argentina鈥� Santiago Ignacio Di Loreto, Master of Business Administration; Alejo Binaghi, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Canton, Michigan鈥� Demetris Lamar Ogburn, Master of Business Administration
Caracas, Capital District Venezuela鈥� Steffany Bermudez, Master of Business Administration
Citronelle, Alabama鈥� Ayeshia Beth-Ann Abraham, Master of Business Administration
Danville, Alabama鈥� Drew Morris Fitzgerald, Master of Business Administration
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Victoria Mercedes Griffith, Master of Business Administration
Dayton, Ohio鈥� Kelsey Francis Courtney, Master of Business Administration
Deatsville, Alabama鈥� Micah Seth Olson, Master of Business Administration
Fairhope, Alabama鈥� Megan Bossard Thomas, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Governador Valadares, Brazil鈥� Carolina Martins Gomes, Master of Business Administration
Harare, Zimbabwe鈥� Edward Junior Munashe Dakwa, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany鈥� Paula John, Master of Business Administration
H枚chstadt, Bavaria, Germany鈥� Sofija Hrovat, Master of Business Administration
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom鈥� Chiedu Jonathan Ikeme, Master of Business Administration
Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic鈥� Jan Vrba, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Lawrenceville, Georgia鈥� Jirah Joh’nea Simpkins, Master of Business Administration
Leutenbach, Baden-W眉ttemberg, Germany鈥� Alina Nadine Schweizer, Master of Business Administration
Loxley, Alabama鈥� Jarnay Shantel Collins, Master of Business Administration
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Jabraun Isaiah Bass, Master of Business Administration; Jake J. Bose, Master of Business Administration; Lauren Sidney Cunningham, Master of Business Administration; Gabriela Eva, Master of Business Administration; Kevin Fitzgerald, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Joel Kuli Mutua, Master of Business Administration; Noah B. Walters, Master of Business Administration
Monroeville, Alabama鈥� Willa Yvette Taite-Hardamon, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Mount Vernon, Alabama鈥� Gabriel Alise Thomas, Master of Business Administration
Paris, Ile De France, France鈥� Maxime Benoit, Master of Business Administration
Pensacola, Florida鈥� Steffani M. Gonzales, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Miranda Clarrisa Martin, Master of Business Administration
Rennes, Bretagne, France鈥� Baptiste Jaques Hubert Gateau, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Santiago, Regi贸n Metropolitana, Chile鈥� Gonzalo Pozo, Master of Business Administration
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Shawndell-Lorenzo Lisondra Hope, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Shelby Newburn Landrum, Master of Business Administration; Callie Bea Setser, Master of Business Administration
Senlis, Picardie, France鈥� Nicolas Mougaillard, Master of Business Administration
Silverhill, Alabama鈥� Michael Zona, Master of Business Administration
Slidell, Louisiana鈥� Josie Marie Headrick, M.S., Leadership and Communication
Theodore, Alabama鈥� Ronak B. Patel, Master of Business Administration
Wagarville, Alabama鈥� Calee Maree Tarver, Master of Business Administration
Winfield, Alabama鈥� Jayda L. Stinnett, Master of Business Administration

School of Education 
Master of Arts and Master of Education

Chickasaw, Alabama鈥� Jennifer Monique Todd, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education           
Gainesville, Florida鈥� Erika Renee Stuckman, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Area Award: Higher Education Leadership and Policy
Gautier, Mississippi鈥� Ambria Michele Blackburn, M.A., Early Childhood Education
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Kenecia Shanice Berry, M.Ed., Early Child Development (Non-Certification), Area Award: Early Child Development (Non-Certification); Sherea Lynn White, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education, School of Education Achievement Award Area Award: Alternative Early Childhood Education
Saraland, Alabama鈥� James A. Collingsworth, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology, Area Award: Instructional Design and Technology
Semmes, Alabama鈥� Tiffany Elizabeth Adams Jackson, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education; Anna Kathryn Woodward, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate

McIntosh, Alabama鈥� Wendy Renea Clarke, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Paula Rivers Matthews, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner

Alabama School of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science

Amarillo, Texas鈥� Thomas Jonathan Hyer, B.S., Worship Leadership, Cum Laude
Blackshear, Georgia鈥� Camden Eli Jewell, B.F.A., Performance, Acting, Area Award: Performance, Acting, Magna Cum Laude
Chickasaw, Alabama鈥� Rebecca Merritt Reed, B.M., Piano Performance, Area Award: Piano Performance, Magna Cum Laude     
Decatur, Alabama鈥� William Joseph Farris, B.M., Piano Performance, Summa Cum Laude     
Gulfport, Mississippi鈥� Jordan Kidron Bennett, B.S., Worship Leadership
Madison, Mississippi鈥� Kaelyn E. Haight, B.S., Worship Leadership, Magna Cum Laude; Mason Douglas Moak, B.S., Production Technologies, Area Award: Production Technologies, Summa Cum Laude            
Millbrook, Alabama鈥� Brian Christian Jones, B.S., Production Technologies, Cum Laude        
Milton, Florida鈥� Austin Blake Young, B.S., Production Technologies
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Abigail Ruth Anderson, B.M., Vocal Performance; Aidan Eliseo Chavez, B.S., Production Technologies; Emma Kate Dalgety, B.A., Music B.A., English, Area Award: Music Area, Award: English, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program with Thesis Graduate; Hannah Grace Goodman, B.S., Production Technologies, Magna Cum Laude     
Pell City, Alabama鈥� Katelyn Rena Karcher B.M., Vocal Performance President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Vocal Performance, Summa Cum Laude    
Pensacola, Florida鈥� Cheyanne Emma Burge, B.S., Production Technologies, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude; Hannah Grace Elizabeth Smith, B.F.A., Performance, Musical Theatre, Magna Cum Laude       
Picayune, Mississippi鈥� Taylor Ann Inmon, B.M., Vocal Performance, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude    
Reading, Michigan鈥� Lauren Elizabeth Routledge, B.F.A., Performance, Musical Theatre, Alabama School of the Arts Achievement Award, Magna Cum Laude    
Ruskin, Florida鈥� Lauren Elizabeth Jensen, B.S., Music Education (Non-certification)        
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Lenjamin Cory Anderson II, B.M., Vocal Performance, William K. Weaver, Jr. Excellence Award, Cum Laude; Robert Herston Ewing, B.S., Production Technologies, Cum Laude; Shawn Randall Rivers, B.S., Worship Leadership, Area Award: Worship Leadership, Cum Laude  
Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥� Grace Joanna Dunn, B.F.A., Performance, Musical Theatre, Magna Cum Laude
Springville, Alabama鈥� Tiffany Joy Aikens, B.M., Vocal Performance, Cum Laude       
Titus, Alabama鈥� Savannah Grace Brannen, B.M., Vocal Performance, Cum Laude     
Tuscaloosa, Alabama鈥� Anna MeLeigha Boswell, B.S., Worship Leadership; Madilyn Rose Donald, B.S., Worship Leadership, Magna Cum Laude  
Van Wert, Ohio鈥� Michaella Leanne Johnson, B.F.A., Performance, Musical Theatre, Area Award: Performance, Musical Theatre, Summa Cum Laude     
Whitesburg, Georgia鈥� Riley Daniel Shearon, B.S., Production Technologies, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude            

College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science

Andalusia, Alabama鈥�听Leah A. Thompson, B.S., Sociology, Cum Laude听听听听听听听听听听听听
Auburn, Alabama鈥� Nisreen Mohammad Kanaan, B.S., Psychology
Axis, Alabama鈥� Makenzie Taylor McDaniel, B.S., Psychology, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Magna Cum Laude听听听听听听听听
Cantonment, Florida鈥� Grace Elizabeth Atteberry, B.S., Psychology听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Chatom, Alabama鈥� Adrianna Williams Rowell, B.S., Sociology, Magna Cum Laude听听听听
Chunchula, Alabama鈥� Taelor Breann W. Davis, B.S., Criminology, Area Award: Criminology
Cullman, Alabama鈥� Lillimae Dyan Allen, B.S., Pre-Health Biology, College of Arts and Sciences Achievement Award, Area Award: Natural Sciences, Magna Cum Laude
Daleville, Alabama鈥� Jamie Danielle Peters, B.A., English, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude, Annie Boyd Parker Weaver Excellence Award, Honors Program with Thesis Graduate
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Jacob Taylor Clabo, B.S., Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program Graduate; Courtney Johnson, B.S., Organizational Leadership; Blakelee Angeleena Stewart, B.S., Psychology听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Dothan, Alabama鈥� Abigail E. Duke, B.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude; David Mark Ledlow Jr., B.S., History, Magna Cum Laude
Elberta, Alabama鈥�听Justin Stewart Johnson, B.A., English
Ellisville, Mississippi鈥�听Caidyn Grace Crowder, B.S., General Studies
Fairhope, Alabama鈥�听Emma Elizabeth Lepere, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Cum Laude; Britain E’lise Lord, B.S., General Studies; Trevor Gene Wells, B.S., Social Science
Frisco City, Alabama鈥�听Martionna, LaDiamond Salinas, B.F.A., Creative Writing
Grand Bay, Alabama鈥�听Stephen Alexander Davis, B.S., History, Area Award: History, Summa Cum Laude; Heather L. Tyler, B.S., Psychology
Grove Hill, Alabama鈥�听Rachael Maria Gregson, B.S., Psychology, Honors Program Graduate
Guntersville, Alabama鈥�听James Michael Payne, B.S., General Studies
Harrisburg, South Dakota鈥�听Allison R. Preator, B.S., Biology, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Hendersonville, Tennessee鈥�听Abigail Grace Breland, B.S., Psychology
Hoover, Alabama鈥�听AnnaKate Burleson, B.A., English, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Graduate
Huntsville, Alabama鈥�听Sarah Alyssa Koepplinger, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude
Irvington, Alabama鈥�听Hannah Mabry McCormick, B.A., English, Magna Cum Laude
McIntosh, Alabama鈥�听Allie Maharrey, B.S., Psychology; Karly L. Weaver, B.A., English, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude听听听听听
Mobile, Alabama鈥�听Moira E. Buck, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Area Award: Graphic Design, Cum Laude; Cameron Alexandra Casper, B.S., Psychology, Criminology; Tatiana Catherine Finan, B.S., Psychology, Area Award: Psychology; Haley Lin Hollingsworth, B.S., Psychology; Linda Carol Johnson, B.S., General Studies; Spencer Jordan, B.S., History; Alan Michael Lang, B.A., English, B.F.A., Creative Writing; Breanna Audrey Poole, B.A., English, Cum Laude, Honors Program Graduate; Bryan Collin Reed, B.S., History; Jamarria Aysha Smith, B.S., Sociology; Grace Elizabeth Stanley, B.S., History听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Monroe, Louisiana鈥�听Genevieve Rubena Myles, B.S., Biology
Ozark, Alabama鈥�听Claire Ann Wood, B.S., Strategic Communications, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Communication, Summa Cum Laude听听听听听听听听听听听
Pell City, Alabama鈥�听Joshua Franklin Warren, B.S., History
Pensacola, Florida鈥�听Tatalia Yasmeen Carmichael, B.S., General Studies
Saraland, Alabama鈥�听Kristen Leann Black, B.S., Mathematics, Area Award: Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude;听Wyatt Colin Fulton, B.S., Journalism and Broadcast Media, B.S., History; Brinkley Paige Goff, B.S., Sociology; Nathan Kimble Love, B.S., General Studies, Cum Laude听听听听听
Satsuma, Alabama鈥�听Otto Joshua Alvarez, B.S., Organizational Leadership; Ashley Shea Mason, B.S., General Studies听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Semmes, Alabama鈥�听Antionette Denise Hunter, B.S., Organizational Leadership; Miki Marlowe, B.F.A., Studio Art, Area Award: Studio Art, Magna Cum Laude, Kayla Renee Ritchie, B.S., General Studies; Brandi Latrice Williams, B.S., History
Silverhill, Alabama鈥�听Abbie N. Hedden, B.A., English, Cum Laude, Honors Program with Thesis Graduate; John Andrew Hedden, B.S., Government and Law, Area Award:听听Government and Law, Summa Cum Laude
Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥�听Lauren Leigh Meador, B.S., History; Sally Elizabeth Ott, B.S., Psychology; Danielle Justine Pote, B.S., Psychology, Sociology, Area Award: Sociology, Cum Laude
Thorsby, Alabama鈥�听James Bailey Sellers, B.S., Social Science, Cum Laude听听听听听听听
Vestavia, Alabama鈥�听Lydia Walker Davis, B.S., Journalism and Broadcast Media
Wagarville, Alabama鈥�听Collin Jefferson Henson, B.S., History, Cum Laude听听听听听听听
Waveland, Mississippi鈥�听Lauren Elaine Stanford, B.S., General Studies, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Magna Cum Laude听听听听
West Blocton, Alabama鈥� Kallee Mashell Rowe, B.S., Marine Science
Whistler, Alabama鈥�听Kierra Wiley, B.S., Psychology
Wilmer, Alabama鈥�听Ryan Michael Dearmon, B.S., History, Georgia Brooke Rives, B.S., Psychology听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom鈥撎�Leia Carter, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Cum Laude

College of Arts and Sciences
School of Christian Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Citronelle, Alabama鈥� Johnathan Jacob Turner, B.S., Christian Ministry                       
Coden, Alabama鈥� Lisa Marie Vail, B.S., Christian Ministry                    
Deatsville, Alabama鈥� Carli Rae Watkins Shaw, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Area Award: Intercultural Studies, Summa Cum Laude
DeFuniak Springs, Florida鈥� Daniel Dean DeMarra, B.S., Christian Leadership and Ministry, Area Award: Christian Leadership and Ministry            
Pensacola, Florida鈥� Spencer Davis St. Cyr, B.A., Biblical/Theological Studies, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Center for Christian Calling Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Phenix City, Alabama鈥� Claudia Anna Hall, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Center for Christian Calling Achievement Award, Magna Cum Laude
Sylacauga, Alabama鈥� Landon Hayes Owen, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Talladega, Alabama鈥� Thomas Allen Wilcox, B.A., Biblical/Theological Studies, Area Award: Biblical/Theological Studies, Magna Cum Laude
Tuscaloosa, Alabama鈥� Madison Ruth Smith, B.A., Intercultural Studies                      

College of Health Professions
School of Health and Sports Science
Bachelor of Science

Axis, Alabama鈥� Gregory Brown, B.S., Kinesiology                       
Bay Minette, Alabama鈥� Chloe Peyton Buck, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude
Brewton, Alabama颅鈥� Rider Lee Jernigan, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude
Bridgetown, Barbados鈥� Jalicia Fa’tima Neil, B.S., Exercise Science                  
Dothan, Alabama鈥� Samantha Amiya Mansur, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude
Falkville, Alabama鈥� Kari Allison Watts, B.S., Kinesiology, School of Health and Sports Science Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Grady, Alabama鈥� Jayson Isaac Sansom, B.S., Kinesiology                       
Hartselle, Alabama鈥� Mackenzie Taylor Jackson, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude; Addison Seth Zanda, B.S., Exercise Science, Cum Laude
Irvington, Alabama鈥� Emilee Morgan Wilkerson, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude
Jacksonville, North Carolina鈥� Ashlee Noel Nettles, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude
Jasper, Alabama鈥� Kaitlyn Cheyenne Spurgeon, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude
Mandeville, Louisiana鈥� Madison Jane Bergeron, B.S., Kinesiology, Area Award: Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude
Manresa, Barcelona, Spain鈥� Anna Cabrera Riudor, B.S., Exercise Science Area Award: Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Cameron Diez Alexander, B.S., Kinesiology; Caitlin Marie Foshee, B.S., Kinesiology; Kimberly Nichole Grandquest, B.S., Kinesiology; Jordan Jamikal Moon, B.S., Kinesiology                      
Pell City, Alabama鈥� Mary Denman Luker, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude; Breighanne Elizabeth Singleton, B.S., Exercise Science, Cum Laude
Pisgah, Alabama鈥� Gavin Scott Rider, B.S., Exercise Science                   
Port St. Joe, Florida鈥� Hannah Elizabeth Anderson, B.S., Exercise Science                    
Rainsville, Alabama鈥� Emily Grace Wrenn, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude
Saint Rose, Louisiana鈥� Devin Larry Christopher, B.S., Kinesiology                  
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Caitlin Dianne Hawley, B.S., Exercise Science                  
Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Courtney Dianna Ellzey, B.S., Kinesiology, Summa Cum Laude
Semmes, Alabama鈥� Samuel Lee Richardson, B.S., Kinesiology             
Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥� Joseph Lowery Quinn, B.S., Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude; Kyle Thomas White, B.S., Exercise Science                      
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom鈥� Mia Chantelle Mugford, B.S., Exercise Science
Theodore, Alabama鈥� Caleb L. Coffey, B.S., Exercise Science                 
Trinidad, Beni, Bolivia鈥� Maria Jose Reynaldo Toledo, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude
Tulsa, Oklahoma鈥� Melody Grace Holcomb, B.S., Exercise Science                   
Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela鈥� Eila Adriana Infante, B.S., Kinesiology, Cum Laude

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Adair Village, Oregon鈥� Hannah Joy Ray, Cum Laude
Athens, Alabama鈥� Zoe’ Lynn Bohanon                 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana鈥� Cynthia Ellen Clement                       
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi鈥� Addie Carolyn Haas                       
Caceres, Extremadura, Spain鈥� Andrea Sanchez-Gonzalez                  
Chesapeake, Virginia鈥� Caitlin Elizabeth Fulgham                        
Chicago, Illinois鈥� Grace Marilyn Cunningham, Cum Laude
Chunchula, Alabama鈥� Taylor Brooke Jackson                
Citronelle, Alabama鈥� Rachel Marks Redding                 
Clanton, Alabama鈥� Adison Piper Argent              
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Megan Amanda Minshew                 
Denver, Colorado鈥� Hahnnah LuLu Nichole Brown, Magna Cum Laude
Gardendale, Alabama鈥� Abigail Tatum Waldrep, Area Award: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
Huntsville, Alabama鈥� Savanna Rose Fuchsberger, Cum Laude
Kathmandu, Nepal鈥� Sushma Chhun                    
McIntosh, Alabama鈥� Mandy Danese Sullivan                 
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Jessica Kay Carr; Kelsey Lynn Gill; Lakisha C. Traylor; Lauren Olivia Wallace, Cum Laude, Jakayla Deneise Young                
Opelika, Alabama鈥� Sarah Renae Martinez                      
Phillipsburg, Montana鈥� Bridgette A. Parsons                 
Rome, Georgia鈥� Sara Elizabeth Wheeler, Area Award: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing     
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Callie Grace Allen; Christopher Elwin Beaver; Dylan M. Driscoll; Cassidy Caroline James; Madison Alexis Johnston; Allie Sayasane Sheppard; Hayley Noel Wright, Cum Laude
Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Alexandra Suzanne Lucas; Angie Anne Norman               
Semmes, Alabama鈥� Luz Veronica Davison; Danielle Nicole Smith; Macey Lauren Turner                  
Theodore, Alabama鈥� Morgan Lee Howard, School of Nursing Achievement Award; Brianna Dawn Roberts, Magna Cum Laude
Tuscaloosa, Alabama鈥� Caroline Grace Boswell              
Wilmer, Alabama鈥� Alexia Loreen Horne

Grace Pilot School of Business
Bachelor of Science

Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil鈥� Jose Dos Reis Pereira Neto, B.S., Integrated Marketing Communications, Area Award: Integrated Marketing Communications  
Citronelle, Alabama鈥� Ayeshia Beth-Ann Abraham, B.S., Management, Summa Cum Laude
Daphne, Alabama鈥� Victoria Mercedes Griffith, B.S., Business Administration; Ricky Dewayne Hankins, B.S., Business Administration; Ford Gregson Taylor, B.S., Accounting                 
Darlington, England, United Kingdom鈥� Joshua Eon Bynoe B.S., Computer Information Systems, Magna Cum Laude
Dayton, Ohio鈥� Kelsey Francis Courtney, B.S., Management                    
Deatsville, Alabama鈥� Micah Seth Olson, B.S., Management                 
Frankfurt am Main Hessen, Germany鈥� Boris Klingebiel, B.S., Management
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom鈥� Christopher McKenna, B.S., Management, Summa Cum Laude
Grove Hill, Alabama鈥� Adam James Cooke, B.S., Business Administration, Area Award: Supply Chain Management, Cum Laude
Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany鈥� Paula John, B.S., Management                      
H枚chstadt, Bavaria, Germany鈥� Sofija Hrovat, B.S., Management                   
Indianapolis, Indiana鈥� Austin Bradford Schofield, B.S., Business Administration
Lucas, Texas鈥� John Carey Treanor, B.S., Management               
Madison, Alabama鈥� Caleb Andrew Marshall, B.S., Management                      
McIntosh, Alabama鈥� Charity Denise Orso, B.S., Digital Media and Advertising
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Abigail Jane Andrews, B.S., Accounting, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Accounting, Scholar Athlete Award, Summa Cum Laude; Jabraun Isaiah Bass, B.S., Business Administration; Jennifer Lynn Baugh, B.S., Business Administration; Jeffrey Alan Griffin, B.S., Management; Shaila Mahesh Gupte, B.S., Management, Area Award: Management; Youlandra Maykaylen Hall, B.S., Accounting; Isaiah Kendall Holmes, B.S., Management; Dashon Tramaine Malone, B.S., Integrated Marketing Communications; Madelyne Danyelle Miller, B.S., Management; Harrison Michael Puckett, B.S., Software Development, Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Taylor Shelton, B.S., Computer Information Systems, Noah B. Walters B.S., Integrated Marketing Communications; Sable Rain Williams, B.S., Software Development                        
Mount Vernon, Alabama鈥� Gabriel Alise Thomas, B.S., Management               
New Market, Alabama鈥� Luke Tipton Kilgore, B.S., Business Administration, Area Award: Finance   
Opp, Alabama鈥� Ashton Victoria Mack, B.S., Digital Media and Advertising                  
Orgeval, Yvelines, France鈥� Fabien Reuzeau, B.S., Management                      
Pearl City, Hawaii鈥� Kaitlyn Hamilton, B.S., Management                     
Pike Road, Alabama鈥� Donald Evans III, B.S., Management                  
Prattville, Alabama鈥� Randall Coleman Sall茅, B.S., Accounting, School of Business Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Saraland, Alabama鈥� William Tyler Boling, B.S., Integrated Marketing Communications; Shelby Newburn Landrum, B.S., Accounting, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award; Alyssa Kaylen O’Shea, B.S., Business Administration, Post-Traditional Area Award; Callie Bea Setser, B.S., Business Administration; April Jewel Steward, B.S., Business Administration; Danny Christopher Wheidi, B.S., Business Administration              
Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Andrew C. Hooper, B.S., Computer Information Systems, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Computer Information Systems, Summa Cum Laude; Jackson Ronald Verkoullie, B.S., Accounting, Cum Laude
Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥� Bailey Ethan Bergdolt, B.S., Business Administration             
St. Augustine, Florida鈥� Jared Andrew Whittle, B.S., Business Administration, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
St. Elmo, Alabama鈥� Kevin Girard Richardson, B.S., Computer Information Systems
Sulphur, Louisiana鈥� Haden Carter Parker, B.S., Management              
Wagarville, Alabama鈥� Calee Maree Tarver, B.S., Accounting, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Winfield, Alabama鈥� Jayda L. Stinnett, B.S., Accounting, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

School of Education
Bachelor of Science

Alabaster, Alabama鈥�Randi Marie Becton, B.S., Elementary Education, Area Award: Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Chatom, Alabama鈥� Hailey Madison Moss, B.S., Early Childhood Education
Chelsea, Alabama鈥� Sarah Elizabeth Warren, B.S., Elementary Education, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, School of Education Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude
Chunchula, Alabama鈥� Zachary Nathanial Brown, B.S., Collaborative Special Education
Citronelle, Alabama鈥� Jessidey Adriana Orso, B.S., Early Childhood Education
Ellisville, Mississippi鈥� Tyneshia LaSha Peppers, B.S., Child and Social Development
Fairhope, Alabama鈥� Kaylin R. Sanders, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Cum Laude
Gulfport, Mississippi鈥� Kristyn Renee Hensley, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude
Irvington, Alabama鈥� Michelle Leigh Parmer, B.S., Child and Social Development       
Liberty, Mississippi鈥� Ashley Gavrielle Hutson, B.S., Child and Social Development
Mobile, Alabama鈥� Alyssa Danielle Flowers, B.S., Collaborative Special Education, Magna Cum Laude; Annya Katerine Garcia, B.S., Child and Social Development, Area Award: Child and Social Development; Morgan Jade Johns, B.S., Collaborative Special Education, Area Award: Collaborative Special Education        
Saraland, Alabama鈥� Lauren Grace Day, B.S., Elementary Education, President’s Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude; Hannah L. Kelly, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Area Award: Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; Lyndsey Julia Scoper, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Emily Sharpe, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude; Kelsey Jones Westbrook, B.S., Early Childhood Education                           
Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Ashton M. Holley, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Area Award: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Taylor Michelle Rester, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Slidell, Louisiana鈥� Katie Sunrise Grubbs, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude

College of Arts and Sciences
Associate of Science
Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Ashley Shea Mason, A.S., General Studies

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Heath Vester

Heath Vester is an experienced graphic designer and photographer. He serves as the Associate Vice President for Creative Services for the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Office of Marketing & Public Relations. He is an alumnus of the 秋霞福利一区, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and a Master of Science in Leadership and Communication. Beyond his role at the university, Heath is the owner of Heath Vester Creative, his freelance company where he provides a wide variety of creative services to individuals and organizations.

I think initially I was inspired to become a nurse because I loved taking care of people but was also a thrill seeker. I became an ER nurse for several years to satiate that thrill-seeking mentality, when I was inspired by the nurse practitioners I worked with. I knew I could do more for my patients if I became one. 

Now that I鈥檓 an NP, I am inspired by the leadership I work with who are innovative and change makers. I love being a part of a medical model that shakes up what we currently know. 

Between working for a company that encourages innovation and pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice with the 秋霞福利一区, I am inspired by the process of recognizing the need for change and learning the steps on HOW to make impactful changes in health care.

Q. Where has your career taken you since you graduated from the 秋霞福利一区?

A. Since graduating from 秋霞福利一区, I have worked in many states as a travel nurse (AL, TN, FL, CA) and made my way out to Washington state as a nurse practitioner. I have been able to assist with a home health pilot that my company now uses regularly, and am still a part of some ongoing clinical trials/pilots to improve clinical processes and outcomes for our patients. Earlier this year, I pursued a leadership opportunity with DispatchHealth as the Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and was transferred to Orange County, California. By stepping into a leadership capacity, I felt led to pursue a doctorate to better serve in my current clinical lead role. I am currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program with 秋霞福利一区. 

Q. What is a typical day like?

A. I work for a mobile medical company where our goal is to keep patients 鈥淗ealthy at Home.鈥� We are able to provide high acuity interventions and care to patients who otherwise would seek ER or urgent care services. My role is to ensure that quality and safe care is delivered by the providers in my market. I work closely with my company to deliver policies/procedures and ensure clinical competencies. 

My typical day is variable. Sometimes I am providing patient care in homes, and other times I am interviewing, hiring, training and chart auditing for the local clinical team, or participating in growth and marketing meetings. It鈥檚 exciting 鈥� and challenging! I love being able to provide high-level care and interventions to patients in their homes.

Q. What are some of the most important things you gained from your 秋霞福利一区 experience?

A. I would say that my 秋霞福利一区 experience has been and still is one of the most supportive learning environments. I think it is a beautiful and rare thing to enter a class where you know you鈥檙e prayed for by the instructors. The professors and staff at 秋霞福利一区 care about your success, and I think that has meant the most to me. 

I鈥檝e always been a goal setter and, each step of the way, I鈥檝e been encouraged and challenged to keep pursuing my goals, even through failure. When I didn鈥檛 get my 鈥渄ream job鈥� out of my undergraduate studies, I was given the advice that when a door closes on you, God opens a window. And what a wonderful window life has been! Now I think back fondly on not getting that job I pined over for months, because it would have never allowed me the opportunity to pursue things I never knew would become my 鈥渄ream job!鈥� 

Another piece of advice from 秋霞福利一区 that has been profound in my career is that not only is nursing a science, but it is also an art. You must know the science to be a nurse, but you also have to know the art of nursing to make an impact.

Q. What advice would you give to 秋霞福利一区 School of Nursing students?

A. Apart from the education, my favorite part of my experience at the 秋霞福利一区 is the friends I have made along the way. I met my lifelong friends in undergrad and in nursing school who I now consider my family. It has been the most fun doing life with the people whom I met through 秋霞福利一区, even if we are all sprinkled in different states these days. 

The advice I would give to students at 秋霞福利一区 would be: Be yourself and you鈥檒l find your people. We all have something to offer this world, and you make it better by educating yourself and pursuing your passions. If you let it, your time at the 秋霞福利一区 will help shape your worldview with a higher purpose. 

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

The noted Christian speaker, Emmy-Award winning national talk show host and New York Times best-selling author will share her story at the 秋霞福利一区 Leadership Banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Tickets are on sale now.

Among many other accomplishments, Hasselbeck is the author of 鈥淧oint of View: A Fresh Look at Work, Faith, and Freedom鈥� and the children鈥檚 book 鈥淔lashlight Night: An Adventure in Trusting God.鈥�

Reserve Your Tickets Now

Tickets are still available for the university鈥檚 main fundraising event of the year. Tickets and tables may be purchased at , or call the Office for Advancement at 251.442.2913.

The banquet begins Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Mobile at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. A VIP reception with Hasselbeck will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Hasselbeck will share her failures, triumphs and lessons learned as God was at work in her life to show His point of view. Entertainment is provided by the students from the Alabama School of the Arts at the 秋霞福利一区.

Become a 鈥楶artner for Purpose鈥�

The evening is a celebration of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose鈥� and the many supporters who partner with the Christ-centered university located in north Mobile County.

鈥淲hen you partner with the 秋霞福利一区 by becoming a sponsor or purchasing tickets to the Leadership Banquet, your support helps students fulfill God鈥檚 purpose for their lives. You become a 鈥楶artner for Purpose,鈥欌�� said Brian Boyle, vice president for advancement and a graduate of the university.

The 秋霞福利一区 was founded in 1961 as Mobile College with the purposing of honoring God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in more than 75 academic programs and has one of the largest athletic programs in the NAIA.

More About Elisabeth Hasselbeck

Elisabeth Hasselbeck graduated from Boston College in 1999, where she played Division I softball and majored in studio art. After graduating, she designed footwear for P秋霞福利一区A. In 2002, she competed in the popular television reality show, Survivor: The Australian Outback, taking fourth place.

For the next 10 years, she co-hosted the daytime talk show, The View, on ABC and became an Emmy Award recipient. In 2013, Hasselbeck joined FOX & Friends where she served as a co-host for two years.

Hasselbeck is married to former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Tim Hasselbeck, and they have three children.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

The senior pastor of in Saraland, Alabama, delivered the commencement address at the Baptist-affiliated university on May 7. More than 3,500 family and friends gathered on campus at the Lackey Great Commission Lawn to celebrate 320 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral graduates.

Dr. Ted Mashburn, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and currently the university鈥檚 longest-serving faculty member, carried the ceremonial mace and led the procession of faculty and graduates. The university presented its prestigious Weaver Awards to the top two graduates, Avery Wilhite and Grace Whittington. The complete list of Spring 2022 graduates with academic honors and awards is below.

After receiving diplomas, 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 newest alumni participated in the university鈥檚 Great Commission Tradition and touched the Great Commission Globe to represent going out into the world to make an impact for Christ. Watch the full graduation ceremony

秋霞福利一区 President Lonnie Burnett introduced commencement speaker Dr. Litton as his pastor and friend for 28 years.

鈥淗e officiated at my daughter鈥檚 wedding, but also at my father鈥檚 funeral. I was in Nashville when he was elected president of the SBC, and at the hospital the night his wife Tammy died. He is my friend and our speaker because I have seen this man on the mountaintop and in the valley 鈥� and he has served the same God in both places,鈥� Burnett said.

Litton urged graduates to live by God鈥檚 definition of greatness 鈥� greatness that is self-forgetful, serves others, and is found in redemption.

鈥淭he problem comes when we desire greatness apart from God, or we define greatness apart from God,鈥� he said.

He said graduates are entering 鈥渁 world where people want you to self-define, where people want to define you鈥ou must have a definition that鈥檚 based on the truth of God鈥檚 word.鈥�

鈥淲ho does God say you are? He says you are precious, He says you are His creation, He says you are beloved. He says I sent my Son to die for you, I鈥檝e given my Spirit to infill you. That your life might have meaning and purpose beyond recognitions, beyond achievements, beyond greatness in any human definition.鈥�

Litton told graduates that all service to God is redemptive in nature.

鈥淕od uses us to serve others that we might remind them, tell them or even instruct them that God loves them, and that God wants to save them. No matter what your career may be, God wants you to play a part in His redemptive plan for others,鈥� he said.

鈥淢y challenge to you today is to take up your cross and follow Christ. Greatness is before you. Live by His definition of greatness, and you will see the hand of God answer prayer, move in your lives, and this can be a better world because of it,鈥� Litton concluded.

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

Following are degrees and honors awarded.

Doctor of Musical Arts

Little Rock, Arkansas颅鈥擪ara Michelle Claybrook, Vocal Performance, Alabama School of the Arts Achievement Award, Area Award: Vocal Performance

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Gulf Breeze, Florida鈥� Amanda Danielle Davis

Mobile, Alabama鈥� Cameka Funches Evans

Alabama School of the Arts
Master of Arts and Master of Music

Boynton Beach, Florida鈥擳aylor Anne Kroop, M.A., Musical Theatre

Cut Off, Louisiana鈥擟arley Teresa Duet, M.M., Vocal Performance, Area Award: Vocal Performance

Ellisville, Mississippi鈥擜ustin Allen Perkins, M.M., Music Education (Non-Certification)

Hattiesburg, Mississippi鈥擩ohn Michael Lopinto, M.A., Musical Theatre

Houston, Texas鈥擯aulina Virginia Guerra, M.M., Vocal Performance

Mobile, Alabama鈥擟indy Michelle McCormick, M.M., Music Education (Non-Certification)

Niceville, Florida鈥擡lisabeth Jean Olson, M.M., Music Education (Non-Certification)

Pittsburg, Texas鈥擡lizabeth Noel Griffin, M.A., Musical Theatre, Area Award: Musical Theatre

San Antonio, Texas鈥擠ustin Joplin Gonzales, M.M, Vocal Performance

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擟hristie Marie Breland, M.M., Music Education (Non-Certification), Area Award: Music Education (Non-Certification)

Center for Christian Calling
Master of Arts

Alabaster, Alabama鈥擬eagan Nichole Hall, Biblical/Theological Studies

Eight Mile, Alabama鈥擠avid Martin Denton, Worship Leadership and Theology, Area Award: Worship Leadership and Theology

Saraland, Alabama鈥擬ichael Dewayne Smith, Biblical/Theological Studies

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擩ulie McCall Thompson, Biblical/Theological Studies, Center for Christian Calling Achievement Award

Theodore, Alabama鈥擝yron Andre White, Biblical/Theological Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts

Ascutney, Vermont鈥擟ortni Lynn Rochon, Marriage and Family Counseling, Area Award: Marriage and Family Counseling

Mobile, Alabama鈥擟hirsti Leigh Bone, Marriage and Family Counseling; Linda Pugh, Marriage and Family Counseling

Panama City, Florida鈥擜li Nicole Taylor, Marriage and Family Counseling, College of Arts and Sciences Achievement Award

Tallahassee, Florida鈥擩essica Eunice Weeks, Marriage and Family Counseling

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing

Brookhaven, Mississipp鈥�Michael Brooks Foster, Family Nurse Practitioner

Gulfport, Mississippi鈥擮lympia Nicole Horne, Family Nurse Practitioner; Jenny Rebecca Tomson, Family Nurse Practitioner

Pensacola, Florida鈥擝randy Michelle Nicholson, Family Nurse Practitioner

Pflugerville, Texas鈥擜ngela Nneamaka Acha, Family Nurse Practitioner

Mobile, Alabama鈥擬ary Michael Andrus, Family Nurse Practitioner; Evan Bradlee Brewer, Family Nurse Practitioner; Aimee Hogan Castillow, Family Nurse Practitioner; Wanda Kristin Craft, Family Nurse Practitioner; Kristan Fresolone Evans, Family Nurse Practitioner; Katherine Trawick Smith, Family Nurse Practitioner

Moss Point, Mississippi鈥�Ashley Nicole Thompson, Family Nurse Practitioner

Saraland, Alabama鈥擪endall Elaine Bruns, Family Nurse Practitioner

Semmes, Alabama鈥擪ayla Catherine Byrd, Family Nurse Practitioner, Area Award: Master of Science in Nursing

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擫auren Catherine Taylor, Family Nurse Practitioner

Vancleave, Mississippi鈥�Gina Marie Guillotte, Family Nurse Practitioner

Grace Pilot School of Business
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science

Asuncion, Paraguay鈥擯aulo Rodrigo Paredes Acosta, Master of Business Administration

Atmore, Alabama鈥�Timothy Ramer, Master of Business Administration

Barcelona, Spain鈥擜lejandro Lozano Vilarroya, Master of Business Administration

Chatom, Alabama鈥擟hristian Faith Baker, M.S., Leadership and Communication, Area Award: Leadership and Communication

Conroe, Texas鈥擡mily Ann Kelleher, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Cumberland, Virginia鈥擜nnesha Doris Harris, Master of Business Administration

Daphne, Alabama鈥擜nsley Claire Hardyman, Master of Business Administration

Excel, Alabama鈥擧aley Mashell Ikner Haney, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擳essa Noelle Crane, Master of Business Administration, School of Business Achievement Award

Grand Bay, Alabama鈥擝ailey Marie Davis, Master of Business Administration

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany鈥擡mily John, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Ile de France, Paris, France鈥擜ntoine Bedos, Master of Business Administration, Area Award: Master of Business Administration

Jackson, Tennessee鈥擟aleb Guthrie Croom, Master of Business Administration

Kenner, Louisiana鈥擡than C. Simmons, Master of Business Administration

Lecher a, Venezuela鈥擜yax Alejandro Armas Guzman, Master of Business Administration

Millry, Alabama鈥擠aisy B. Steiner, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Mobile, Alabama鈥擪imberly Michelle Bruce, Master of Business Administration; Cameron J. Cranton, Master of Business Administration; Martrisse Holliza Bernice听 Haynes, Master of Business Administration; Sunny Kumar Jamullamudi, Master of Business Administration; Tye Collins Jordan, Master of Business Administration; Tyra Mae Jones, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Brittany Danielle Long, Master of Business Administration; Ava Michelle Pierce, Master of Business Administration; Christian William Poche, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Amanda Turner Pritchard, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Miguel Martin Valdovinos, Master of Business Administration

Opp, Alabama鈥擭icholas Sean Hampton, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Peachtree City, Georgia鈥擫auren Graham Stroud, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Pensacola, Florida鈥擫a Tonya J. Perkins, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Prattville, Alabama鈥擪aylee Grace Pullin, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Saraland, Alabama鈥擧eather Kyser Blackwell, Master of Business Administration; Jennifer S. Fulton, Master of Business Administration; Robert Spencer Kahalley, Master of Business Administration; Ashley Nicole Taylor, Master of Business Administration; Heath Raymond Vester, M.S., Leadership and Communication

Santiago, Chile鈥擜ndres Graterol Lillo, Master of Business Administration; Matias Horacio Le Fort Solari, Master of Business Administration

Santiago, RM, Chile鈥擥uido Alessandro Evangelista Tapia, Master of Business Administration

Semmes, Alabama鈥擝lake Patrick Roberts, Master of Business Administration; Christian Waltman, Master of Business Administration

Theodore, Alabama鈥擬aranda Leigh Kirk, M.S., Leadership and Communication; Dalton Allen Rone, Master of Business Administration

Tucson, Arizona鈥擬ichael Blaine Lee, Master of Business Administration

Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia鈥擭ikola Rajkovic, Master of Business Administration

School of Education
Master of Arts and Master of Education

Bay Minette, Alabama鈥擠鈥檔atia Runita Ann Kennedy, M.A., Elementary Education

Brantley, Alabama鈥擲tefan Xavier King, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Area Award: Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Eight Mile, Alabama鈥擜nna Louise Morris, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Grove Hill, Alabama鈥擩on Logan Horton, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom鈥擩ordan Stewart Sinclair, M.Ed., Early Child Development (Non-Certification)

Ile de France, Paris, France鈥擬axime Benoit, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Jackson, Alabama鈥擬aggie Ruth Jackson, M.A., Elementary Education

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana鈥擮bed Asare, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Louin, Mississippi鈥擫aromeo Isiah McKee, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Mobile, Alabama鈥擵ictoria Lowe Bolton, M.Ed., Early Child Development (Non-Certification), Area Award: Early Child Development (Non-Certification); Trinishia James Clausell, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education, Area Award: Alternative Early Childhood Education; Dawn Domonique Davis, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology; Tamara Eubanks Gurley, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology, Area Award: Instructional Design and Technology; Harry Jewitt, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy; Desira Bolden Keith, M.Ed., Early Child Development (Non-Certification); Delissa Kelley, M.A., Alternative Elementary Education; Catherine Mary Mayfield, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education; Lindsey听 Morgan, M.A., Alternative Elementary Education, Area Award: Alternative Elementary Education; Iris Renae Oliver, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy; Leah Olivia Walker, M.A., Elementary Education; LaDanika Johnson York鈥擬.Ed., Early Child Development (Non-Certification)

Montgomery, Alabama鈥擫indsey Brooke McDaniel, M.A., Early Childhood Education, Area Award: Early Childhood Education

Mount Vernon, Alabama鈥擬isty Lee Weaver-Byrd, M.A., Alternative Early Childhood Education

Natchez, Mississippi鈥擳eri Allise Edwards, M.A., Alternative Elementary Education

Perdido, Alabama鈥擪ylie Arean Boutwell, M.A., Alternative Elementary Education

Semmes, Alabama鈥擧annah Rome Williams, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology

Saraland, Alabama鈥擫aney Andrews, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology; Lisa Pugh Rogers, M.Ed., Instructional Design and Technology

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擧annah Elizabeth Clardy, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Bridgett J. Dortch, M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Summerdale, Alabama鈥擬erissa Lee Harris, M.A., Early Childhood Education

Wagarville, Alabama鈥擟hristian Bailey Vice, M.A., Elementary Education, School of Education Achievement Award, Area Award: Elementary Education

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate

Mobile, Alabama鈥擡lizabeth Irene Naman, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner

Pensacola, Florida鈥擫aVonna Anne Gardner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner

Alabama School of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science

Athens, Alabama鈥擝ryley Elizabeth Clemmons, B.F.A., Studio Art, Area Award: Studio Art, Summa Cum Laude

Belle Chase, Louisiana鈥擜lexandria Layne Summers, B.A., Art

Clermont, Florida鈥擧olly Christine Herren, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Cum Laude

Daphne, Alabama鈥擯hillip Anthony Baggins Jr., B.A., Music

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擬elissa Caroline Bass, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Cum Laude

Florala, Alabama鈥擜dam Ray Bundy, B.S., Production Technologies, Magna Cum Laude

Foley, Alabama鈥擱ayburn Osten Belew, B.S., Worship Leadership, Cum Laude

Gordo, Alabama鈥擬organ Faith Patrick, B.S., Music, Area Award: Music Education, Summa Cum Laude

Havana, Florida鈥擟onrad Allan Erskine, B.M., Piano Performance, Alabama School of the Arts Achievement Award, Area Award: Piano Performance, Summa Cum Laude

Lake Charles, Louisiana鈥擟arina Presley Veillon, B.S., Worship Leadership, Area Award: Worship Leadership, Summa Cum Laude

Leeds, Alabama鈥擹ane Howell Crumpton Duke, B.S., Production Technologies, Cum Laude

Long Beach, Mississippi鈥擲abina Isabelle Mana-ay, B.F.A., Performance, Musical Theatre, Area Award: Performance, Musical Theatre

Navarre, Florida鈥擪athan Quidam Brannon, B.A., Theatre

Mascot, Tennessee鈥擬atthew Hunter Cleveland, B.S., Production Technologies

Milton, Florida鈥擲ophie Mai-Lan Eberhard, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Area Award: Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude

Mobile, Alabama鈥擠ylan Steen Farnell, B.A., Theatre; Dylan Steen Farnell, B.A., Theatre; Tabitha L. Robinson, B.A., Theatre, Area Award: Theatre; Vivian K. West, B.S., Production Technologies, Magna Cum Laude; Raven Denise Young-Casey, B.S., Worship Leadership

Munford, Alabama鈥擩oAnna Joyce Garrett, B.S., Worship Leadership

Perkasie, Pennsylvania鈥擪atie Marie Detweiler, B.S., Production Technologies, Area Award: Production Technologies, Magna Cum Laude

Saraland, Alabama鈥擥unnar Thomas Jones, B.F.A., Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擩acob Dalton Howard, B.S., Music, Magna Cum Laude

Semmes, Alabama鈥擬akayla Leeann Smith, B.F.A., Graphic Design

Summerdale, Alabama鈥擩ames William Scruggs, B.S., Worship Leadership, Magna Cum Laude

Toronto, Ontario, Canada鈥擝rooks Leslie Hunter, B.M., Musical Theatre, Area Award: Musical Theatre, Cum Laude

Wilmer, Alabama鈥擜bigale Marie Wincel, B.F.A., Graphic Design

Center for Christian Calling
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Cantonment, Florida鈥擠evin Amanda Monasterio, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Cum Laude

Dothan, Alabama鈥擟ade Alan Wood, B.S., Biblical/Theological Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Honors with Thesis Graduate

Guayaquil, Ecuador鈥擡liana R. Tate, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Jasper, Alabama鈥擝raxton Will Blankenship, B.S., Biblical/Theological Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Milton, Florida鈥擭athan Evan Bell, B.S., Biblical/Theological Studies, Cum Laude

Monroeville, Alabama鈥擩oshua Daniel Evers, B.A., Biblical/Theological Studies, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Biblical/Theological Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Honors with Thesis Graduate

Prattville, Alabama鈥擬adison Nicole Flowers, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Tallahassee, Florida鈥擩ames David Clark, B.A., Intercultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Thomasville, Alabama鈥擬oriah Ruth Nelson, B.A., Intercultural Studies, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Intercultural Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Graduate

Tuscaloosa, Alabama鈥擭athan Ross McKnight, B.S., Biblical/Theological Studies, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Center for Christian Calling Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science

Albany, Georgia鈥擧annah Grace Kavanaugh, B.S., Strategic Communication

Athens, Greece鈥擜ndreas Koutsougeras, B.S., Mathematics, Cum Laude

Bay Minette, Alabama鈥擟ortney Marisa Presley, B.S., Sociology

Birmingham, Alabama鈥擬elissa Niven Sherer, B.S., Organizational Leadership, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

Brookside, Alabama鈥擳aylor A. Watwood, B.S., Psychology, B.S., Communication

Clanton, Alabama鈥擡lise Nicole Johnson, B.A., Strategic Communication, B.A., English, Magna Cum Laude

Chunchula, Alabama鈥擬itchell Dale Robinson, B.A., English

Citronelle, Alabama鈥擜mber Keralee Naquin, B.S., Communication

Daphne, Alabama鈥擲arah Elizabeth Songer, B.S., General Studies

Evergreen, Alabama鈥擥race Elizabeth Whittington, B.S., Sociology, Annie Boyd Parker Weaver Excellence Award, Summa Cum Laude

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擡liza Jane Colbert, B.A., History, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: History, Summa Cum Laude, Honors with Thesis Graduate; Grace A. Parrish, B.S., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Freeport, Florida鈥擱hiannon Brook Cherith Combs, B.S., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Foley, Alabama鈥擱ebecca Noelle Belew, B.S., Sociology, B.S., Psychology, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Sociology, Area Award: Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Madisen Elizabeth Ulrich, B.A., English

Fresno, California鈥擪alea Nichole Ashley, B.S., General Studies

Fort Deposit, Alabama鈥擬organ Louise Phillips, B.S., Psychology, B.S., History

Gaborone, Botswana鈥擱onaldo Picasso Fortune, B.S., Psychology

Gibsonton, Florida鈥擡lyssa Calandra Paulding, B.A., Journalism and Broadcasting Media

Guatemala, Guatemala鈥擬aria Alejandra Diaz Linde, B.A., Strategic Communication, Cum Laude

Hannibal, Missouri鈥擜shlyn Elisabeth Nichols, B.A., Communication Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Huntsville, Alabama鈥擪arlie McKnight Ruff, B.A., Philosophy, Area Award: Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude

Jackson, Alabama鈥擳yler Cox Sullivan, B.S., Communication; Amber Faith Weide, B.S., Criminology

Jackson, Mississippi鈥擭atalie Claire Jones, B.S., Psychology, Cum Laude

Linn, Missouri鈥擧ailey Rene鈥� McKim, B.S., Marine Science, Cum Laude

Linden, Alabama鈥擧utson Moore Breckenridge, B.S., Government and Law, College of Arts and Sciences Achievement Award, Area Award: Government and Law, Summa Cum Laude

McIntosh, Alabama鈥擲ydney Breanna Snow, B.A., English, B.A., Strategic Communication, Summa Cum Laude

Mobile, Alabama鈥擪ayla Christine Brooks, B.S., Criminology; Cameron Bryce Connell, B.S., Criminology; Ian Joseph Copeland, B.S., Government and Law; Maddison Christine Hill, B.S., Biology, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

Memphis, Tennessee鈥擩ared Evan Burress, B.S., Organizational Leadership; Emily Claire Keith, B.S., Strategic Communication, Magna Cum Laude; Ezra Ronald Kennedy, B.F.A., Creative Writing, Area Award: English; Alexis E. Knott, B.A., English; Jillian LeeAnne Parker, B.S., Psychology; Zsakira Trenay Robinson, B.S., Psychology; Brandon Layne Ryan, B.S., History; Lindsey Christine Vise, B.A., Psychology, B.A., World Languages, Summa Cum Laude; Ayanna T. Whittaker, B.S., Biology

Mount Vernon, Alabama鈥擪atrina R. Bohannon, B.S., Psychology, Cum Laude, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science

Munford, Alabama鈥擟hloee RayBeth Garrard, B.S., Pre-Health Biology

New Orleans, Louisiana鈥擪elsey Christina Pinera, B.S., Biology; Gabrielle Makaela Strahan, B.S., Communication

Niceville, Florida鈥擯ayton Mackenzie Lewis, B.S., History

Oxford, Alabama鈥擜shlyn Nikole Miller, B.S., Communication Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Panama City, Florida鈥擜bigail Grace Kyle, B.A., English

Pearland, Texas鈥擧ailey Lynn Morgan, B.A., Communication, B.A., English, Area Award: Communication, Summa Cum Laude, Honors with Thesis Graduate

Petal, Mississippi鈥擩ada Nicole Arrington, B.S., Criminology

Piedmont, Alabama鈥擪atelyn Ann Lawler, B.S., Criminology, B.S., Psychology, Area Award: Criminology

Powell, Tennessee鈥擫auren R. Hickey, B.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Repton, Alabama鈥擟armen Lee Knowles, B.S., Sociology

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擡mily Belle Henderson, B.S., Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Semmes, Alabama鈥擜manda Marie Graham, B.S., Psychology; Summer Delanie Smith, B.S., Communication

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擪atelyn Elizabeth Garrison, B.S., Psychology

Saraland, Alabama鈥擧unter Shane Hayes, B.S., Communication, Cum Laude; Hope Elizabeth Mann, B.S., Mathematics, Area Award: Mathematics, Cum Laude; Lexington Earl Singleton, B.S., Mathematics

Tulsa, Oklahoma鈥擟assidy Faith Cannedy, B.S., Marine Science, Area Award: Natural Sciences, Magna Cum Laude

Whistler, Alabama鈥擝riana Venetta Bell, B.S., Organizational Leadership

Williamson, Georgia鈥擩essica Nicole Jones, B.S., Communication Studies

College of Health Professions
School of Health and Sports Science
Bachelor of Science

Chalmette, Louisiana鈥擠anielle Elizabeth Williams, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Chunchula, Alabama鈥擲hawn David Collins, Kinesiology

Creola, Alabama鈥擜shton Cheyenne Black, Kinesiology

Cullman, Alabama鈥擥rant Howard, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Daphne, Alabama鈥擶esley Stephen Perrigin, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擩aden Olivia Morace, Kinesiology, School of Health and Sports Science Achievement Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Summa Cum Laude; Michael Arch Wenzel, Kinesiology, Area Award: Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude

Huntsville, Alabama鈥擜nthony Maurice Anderson, Kinesiology

Jacksonville, Florida鈥擬elea Paige Meadows, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela鈥擫uis Alberto Salazar Bohorquez, Exercise Science, Area Award: Exercise Science, Summa Cum Laude

Miramar Beach, Florida鈥擡laina Joy Davies, Kinesiology

Mobile, Alabama鈥擜nna McKenzie Canton, Exercise Science

Norwich, England鈥擜rchie John Bean, Exercise Science

Panama City Beach, Florida鈥擥abriella Joanne Looker, Kinesiology

Prichard, Alabama鈥擨an Lea Ferguson, Kinesiology

Saraland, Alabama鈥擩aivasha Chantrice Bryant, Exercise Science

Titusville, Florida鈥擱achel Ashley Hart, Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude

Theodore, Alabama鈥擩oseph Colton Greene, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Thibodaux, Louisiana鈥擫indsie A. Sanders, Kinesiology, Cum Laude

Thomasville, Alabama鈥擬ary Elizabeth Hoyt, Kinesiology

College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Axis, Alabama鈥�Chandler B. Knapp; Katie Clearman Smith

Bay Minette, Alabama鈥擲helandra Myrtice Nichols

Birmingham, Alabama鈥擩ustin Michael Weaver

Calvert, Alabama鈥擩asmine Thomas Franklin

Chattanooga, Tennessee鈥擪adin Bassem Toma

Creola, Alabama鈥擬echaela Elise Andry, Cum Laude

Hoover, Alabama鈥擝rittany Caitlin Hood

Little Rock, Arkansas鈥擪atherine Blake Breeding

Mobile, Alabama鈥擜jah Keyuna Blackmon; Treasure Mone鈥檛 Fluker; Alexandra Michelle Forsman Bolt; Paula Gibson; Taylor Olivia Gunter; Mariah Eubie Young; Shacora Sam鈥橫ese Malone; Rebecca R. Shorrosh; James Franklin Springs IV; Ja鈥橬ae Gabrielle Williams

New Orleans, Louisiana鈥擨sabella Hannalee Yavneh Shattenkirk

Pell City, Alabama鈥擩ared Baker, Cum Laude

Pensacola, Florida鈥擜lexandra Carroll Wright

Phoenix, Arizona鈥擹acharie S. Taylor

Saraland, Alabama鈥擲ydney Elizabeth Brown, Magna Cum Laude; Maggie Lauren Copeland

Satsuma, Alabama鈥� Mary-Paige Cooley; Paulette D. Whetsel, School of Nursing Achievement Award, Cum Laude

Semmes, Alabama鈥擧annah Grace Maddox; Macey Ann Weaver, Cum Laude

Silverhill, Alabama鈥擳aylor Marie Fortner, Area Award: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擬adison Emily Scharles

Theodore, Alabama鈥擜ntonio Marcelino Alvidrez; Ginger Leigh Stewart

Thomasville, Alabama鈥擪ayla Elizabeth Gill, Cum Laude

Grace Pilot School of Business
Bachelor of Science

Bay Minette, Alabama鈥擝rett Caylor Buck, Management; Ashley Jane Conrad, Management, Summa Cum Laude

Calvert, Alabama鈥擬ary Kate Howard, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Covington, Georgia鈥擠arvin Eric Jones, Business Administration

Daphne, Alabama鈥擜nsley Claire Hardyman, Management, Cum Laude; Brittney Paige Johnson, Integrated Marketing Communications

Destin, Florida鈥擲arah Catherine McDorman, Management, School of Business Achievement Award

Eight Mile, Alabama鈥擱aven Navosha Rocker, Accounting

Foley, Alabama鈥擜leigh Claire Herndon, Integrated Marketing Communications

Grand Bay, Alabama鈥擝ailey Marie Davis, Accounting

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany鈥擡mily John, Management

Holtville, Alabama鈥擯earson A. Shaw, Nonprofit Leadership, Summa Cum Laude

Hoover, Alabama鈥擳ucker Lee Hill, Integrated Marketing Communications

Jackson, Tennessee鈥擟aleb Guthrie Croom, Accounting

Kenner, Louisiana鈥擡than C. Simmons, B.S., Accounting, B.A., English, Magna Cum Laude

Milton, Florida鈥擱eagan Aubry Hyde, Management

Mobile, Alabama鈥擳rent Avery, Management; Kimberly Michelle Bruce, Accounting; Cameron J. Cranton, Management; Kelsi Renae Huggins, Management; Tye Collins Jordan, Management, Cum Laude; Jillian E. Lane, Accounting, Business Administration, Area Award: Accounting; Brittany Danielle Long, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude; Noah S. Martino, Business Administration; Victor Hugh Mitchell, Business Administration, Area Award: Finance, Cum Laude; Kaliea Shamone Niles, Computer Information Systems, Area Award: Computer Information Systems; Tyleria Lenai Reed, Management

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擳essa Noelle Crane, Accounting, Business Administration, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

Monroeville, Alabama鈥擠ana Michelle Welch, Management

Nepalgunj-20, Banke, Nepal鈥擝ivek Verma, Management

Semmes, Alabama鈥擝lake Patrick Roberts, Management; Christian Waltman, Management, Area Award: Management, Cum Laude

Saraland, Alabama鈥擱obert Spencer Kahalley, Business Administration; Brandon Troy Mills, Business Administration; Mikayla Rose Xin-Guang Persons, Accounting; Ashley Nicole Taylor, Accounting, Business Administration

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擟amryn Paige Rice, Integrated Marketing Communications, Area Award: Integrated Marketing Communications, Cum Laude

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擜very Todd Wilhite, Digital Media and Advertising, William K Weaver, Jr. Excellence Award, Area Award: Digital Media and Advertising, Magna Cum Laude

Theodore, Alabama鈥擩anet Renee O鈥橞ryant, Management; Dalton Allen Rone, Accounting

Wetumpka, Alabama鈥擯hillip William Maddox Jr., Management

School of Education
Bachelor of Science

Ashville, Alabama鈥擶illiam Kell Spears, Collaborative Special Education, Cum Laude

Bay Minette, Alabama鈥擜mber Leigh Blackmon, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Citronelle, Alabama鈥擲avannah Danielle Vigor, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Area Award: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude

Cordova, Alabama鈥擪assie Grace Salors, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Deer Park, Alabama鈥揃reanna R. Englebert, Early Childhood Education, Area Award: Early Childhood Education

Ellisville, Mississippi鈥擫exus Tyeshia Peppers, Early Childhood Education

Excel, Alabama鈥擡mma Grace McCrory, Collaborative Special Education, Cum Laude

Fairhope, Alabama鈥擬aggie Elizabeth Diehl, Elementary Education, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Magna Cum Laude

Freeport, Florida鈥擫ayton Suzanne Warren, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Cum Laude

Fruitdale, Alabama鈥擬ikaela Danielle Dees, Early Childhood Education

Grand Bay, Alabama鈥擬acy Rae Mareno, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Helena, Alabama鈥擪alynn Ruth Hall, Child and Social Development; Briley Teague Freeman, Collaborative Special Education, Area Award: Collaborative Special Education, Magna Cum Laude

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擫ydia Chelsea Evans, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Semmes, Alabama鈥擡rin Leigh Smith, Elementary Education, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, School of Education Achievement Award, Summa Cum Laude

Spanish Fort, Alabama鈥擟arley Hamric Tomlinson, Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude

Stow, Massachusetts鈥擟aitlyn Faith Sahlberg, Elementary Education, President鈥檚 Scholastic Achievement Award, Area Award: Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude

College of Arts and Sciences
Associate of Science

Mobile, Alabama鈥擳iffany Dawn Head, General Studies, Cum Laude

Saraland, Alabama鈥擟hristopher Elwin Beaver, General Studies; Saireate Tremon Cunningham, General Studies

Satsuma, Alabama鈥擠avid C. Miller, General Studies

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

The awards were presented during graduation ceremonies May 7, 2022.

The William K.听Weaver Jr. Excellence Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating male senior for excellence in exemplifying the mission of 秋霞福利一区. Selection is made by a secret vote of the faculty based on scholarship,Christian character, leadership, and service. The award, presented to Avery Todd Wilhite, is named for the university鈥檚 founding president and is considered the highest听recognition possible for a听秋霞福利一区 male senior.

Avery Wilhite is described by his professors in the Grace Pilot School of Business as a model student who takes the most challenging classes, goes above and beyond what is required, and is a confident leader willing to help anyone in need.

He maintained a 3.89 grade point average with a major in digital media and advertising while serving as director of the Good Work Agency, a student-led marketing agency for churches and non-profits. He has taken lessons from the classroom and applied them for the betterment of the university as social media manager for RamCorps and, most recently, as communications assistant in the Office for Marketing and Public Relations, where he managed 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 flagship social media accounts.

For the past two years, he has served as media specialist at East Pointe Baptist Church in Spanish Fort, producing and managing content for the church鈥檚 social media and leading a team on Sunday mornings to produce live-stream services. At the same time,
he launched a small business start-up, serving as a video producer and photographer for special events and weddings.

Wilhite graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in digital media and advertising and received the undergraduate area award in digital media and advertising.

The Annie Boyd Parker听Weaver听Excellence Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating female senior for excellence in exemplifying the mission of 秋霞福利一区. Selection is made by a secret vote of the faculty based on scholarship, Christian character, leadership, and service. The award, presented to Grace Elizabeth Whittington, is named for B Weaver, the university鈥檚 first 鈥淔irst Lady,鈥� and is considered the highest recognition possible for a 秋霞福利一区 female senior.

Grace Whittington is described by her professors in the College of Arts and Sciences as 鈥渢he kind of student we all dream of having in a classroom 鈥� thoughtful, humble, articulate, well-reasoned, joyful and organized.鈥�

She maintained a 3.97 grade point average with a major in sociology and a double minor in music and psychology. She has represented the university as a 秋霞福利一区 Ambassador, served her fellow students as a peer leader, provided leadership as president and vice president of Alpha Chi honor society, and shared the gospel as a member of Sofree vocal ensemble.

She has a servant鈥檚 heart and takes joy in heling her community, having volunteered with 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Project Serve, at the Joseph Project Food Pantry in the Dumas Wesley Community Center, and at Council Elementary. She has interned at Housing First as well as Redemption Church, where she serves in worship ministry. This summer she will be assistant director for Fuge Camps organized by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Grace Whittington graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in sociology.

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

More than 300 graduates will be awarded bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in an outdoor ceremony on the Dr. Fred and Sue Lackey Great Commission Lawn. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m., and the audience is encouraged to arrive early.

For graduation details and to watch a live-stream of the ceremony, go to . In case of inclement weather, the graduation venue is Cottage Hill Baptist Church, 4255 Cottage Hill Road. Weather updates will be made on official 秋霞福利一区 social media accounts and on umobile.edu/graduation.

Dr. Ed Litton was born in Kingsport, Tennessee.听 He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona; a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; and a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

He served as a home missionary appointed to work in the evangelism office of the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention.听 From there, he and his wife, Tammy, moved to Tucson and founded Mountain View Baptist Church.听 In 1994, almost seven years after that work had been established, God led Dr. Litton to First Baptist North Mobile, now Redemption Church.听

In 2007, Ed and his family, as well as the entire church family, suffered a devastating loss when Tammy was suddenly killed in an automobile accident.听Several years later, he married Kathy Ferguson, a pastor鈥檚 wife who had also lost her spouse in a similar accident. Kathy serves as director of planter spouse development at the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The couple each has three children from their first marriages.

Dr. Litton had come to a church in Alabama with a great vision. That vision continued to expand with a mission of reaching more people and making disciples through church planting and the expansion of multiple locations.听 In September of 2015, the church relaunched as a new congregation called Redemption Church.听听

Today, Redemption is one church in two locations, both in North and West Mobile.听听Redemption has helped plant churches in New York City; Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Tucson, Arizona; Leesburg, Virginia; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Northern Virginia, and Las Vegas.听听In responding to the Great Commission, Redemption Church is looking to plant more gospel-believing churches in North America.

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

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鈥淭his master鈥檚 program equips current professionals for the primary roles of leading and communicating within their organization,鈥� said Dr. Kathy Dunning, dean of the Grace Pilot School of Business.

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About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Avery Wilhite

Avery Wilhite is an alumnus of the 秋霞福利一区. Avery graduated from the School of Business in 2022 where he earned his Bachelor of Science in digital media and advertising. He is an active member at East Pointe Baptist Church and has a passion for helping churches better understand and communicate to their audiences. In his free time, Avery enjoys photography/videography, as well as spending quality time with friends.

There is an 鈥渁ha!鈥� moment that graduate students experience in the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Family Nurse Practitioner program, says School of Nursing assistant professor and clinical coordinator Dr. Jessica Garner, DNP, FNP-C, CNE.

Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.

In the rankings, NursePractitionerOnline.com highlighted the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 MSN-FNP as Christ-centered curriculum with face-to-face intensives and simulations and technology used to advance clinical expertise.

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鈥淭he FNP curriculum was strategically developed as a 12-month, rigorous but achievable program with a unique design. The graduate program has committed and experienced faculty, which is a definite advantage for students,鈥� said School of Nursing Dean Sarah Barnes-Witherspoon, PhD, RN, BSN, MSN, LNC.

She added, 鈥淭hese students in the FNP program are not just a number, they are known by name.鈥�

Priority deadline for applications for fall semester 2022 is April 1, 2022. Apply at听. Applicants for the MSN-FNP must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited educational institution. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred for applicants.

For more information on the 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 MSN-FNP, visit umobile.edu or contact Dr. Curtis Mathis, graduate chair, School of Nursing at cmathis@umobile.edu or 251.442.2342

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit , connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.

Avery Wilhite

Avery Wilhite is an alumnus of the 秋霞福利一区. Avery graduated from the School of Business in 2022 where he earned his Bachelor of Science in digital media and advertising. He is an active member at East Pointe Baptist Church and has a passion for helping churches better understand and communicate to their audiences. In his free time, Avery enjoys photography/videography, as well as spending quality time with friends.