Wilkes University issued the following announcement on Feb. 18.
Wilkes University awarded 277 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.
Among those receiving their degrees are the University’s first graduates from the elementary and early childhood education degree-completion program. The online program caters to working adults who cannot earn their bachelor’s degree in a traditional, face-to-face format.
It created a pathway for students who have completed 55 credits or an associate degree, allowing them to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education with certification in Pennsylvania. Graduates are:
- Marissa Blackburn, Wyoming, Pa.
- Melissa Kramer, White Haven. Pa.
- Donna Kilgore, Forty Fort, Pa.
A ceremony honoring winter and spring 2022 graduates will be held in May.
Winter graduates are:
Jared Angerman Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education
Eric Bealla Bachelor of Arts in History
Marissa Blackburn Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Early Childhood Education Pathway
Ashley Burkhardt Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Natalie Dowd Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Karlie Gorall Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Sean Hart Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education
Mariah Irizarry Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Gabrielle Jarvis Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Cole Jesmer Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Donna Kilgore Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Early Childhood Education Pathway
Melissa Kramer Bachelor of Arts in Elementary & Early Childhood Education Pathway
Brittany Kroptavich Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Caleb Lewie-Cepero Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Devann Malafarina Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education
Darren Martinez Bachelor of Arts in English
Stephanie Meixsell Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Ryan Mercer Bachelor of Arts in History
Evan Orr Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Sheena Patel Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Salvatore Purpura Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design & Media Art
Juan Romero Flores Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Yeison Andres Santamaria Rodriguez Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education
Alexis Smith Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Nicholas Stoeckel Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Jose Tabora Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Sociology
Tyler Ventolo Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design & Media Art
Amaris Ward Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Jordyn Williams Bachelor of Arts in English
Nicholas Yanik Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies
Ameen Alghamdi Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Taha Alzahrani Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Mark Blower Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Ruth Castro Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Austin Christo Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Jarrod Cooper Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Joshua Fitzsimmons Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management
Lauren Golden Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Tyler Govan Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management
Heath Hoovler Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management
Isabel Lembe Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Holliann Meehan Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Tony Nicholson Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration
Natalie Palevac Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Alia Parmenteri Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration
Abie Pessima Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Lorraine Shearn Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration
Tyrese Cocking Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Design & Media Art
Ali Almoamen Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Saad Alshemrani Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Louis Baez Fuentes Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mohammad Banasser Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Terry Bennett Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Navya Bikkasani Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Ethan Blair Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Anna Rose Breznay Bachelor of Science in Biology
Mason Carl Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management
Devan Crooks Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Julia Dreyfus Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Juliann Duignam Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management
Christopher Esposito Bachelor of Science in Biology
Genevieve Frederick Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Sciences
Stephen Good Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Jason Iadisernia Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Jordan Jones Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Fajer Khadheer Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Tyler Lackey Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Nicholas Miller Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Andrew Reichard Bachelor of Science in Financial Investments
Matthew Shelly Bachelor of Science in Biology
Jennifer Snyder Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Priscilla Thomas Bachelor of Science in Biology
Kenneth Wadzin Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Lauren White Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Mary Bosek Doctor of Nursing Practice
Joseph Cheslick Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michael Hennigan Doctor of Nursing Practice
Caitlin Hertzog Doctor of Nursing Practice
Shawnmarie Jackson Moncrieffe Doctor of Nursing Practice
Katie Jacobs Doctor of Nursing Practice
Tracy Kramer Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michelle Lee Doctor of Nursing Practice
Haneefa Rakeeb Doctor of Nursing Practice
Eric Sherman Doctor of Nursing Practice
David Callaway Doctor of Education in International Instructional Leadership
Andrea Campbell Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum & Instruction
Carl Clem Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Leadership Studies
David Fedor Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Heather Green Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Liam Hammer Doctor of Education in International Instructional Leadership
Caitlin Mohl Doctor of Education in K-12 School Administration
Alexis Piombino Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Thomas Schaaf Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Laura Stolte Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Leadership Studies
Timothy Warren Doctor of Education in International Instructional Leadership
Christy Worhach Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Laura Zajaczkowski Shumlas Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
Tiffany Adams Master of Science in Nursing
Adeyinka Adenuga-Ilori Master of Science in Nursing
Emeka Anueyiagu Master of Science in Nursing
David Berhanu Master of Science in Nursing
Tricia Berte Master of Science in Nursing
Joanna Blattenberger Master of Science in Nursing
Lisa Boyer Master of Science in Nursing
Julie Carrillo Master of Science in Nursing
Ana Carvalho Master of Science in Nursing
Madison Becker Master of Business Administration
Landon Bordner Master of Business Administration
Brian Durante Master of Business Administration
Arjan Nahal Master of Business Administration
Emily Oakill Master of Business Administration
Rachel Stanitis Master of Business Administration
Matthew Wheeland Master of Business Administration
Benjamin Yip Master of Business Administration
Sean George Master of Science in Educational Development & Strategies
Paul Gladstone Master of Science in Mathematics
Ahmad Kanan Master of Science in Bioengineering
Jeshurun Sestito Master of Science in Bioengineering
Melissa Amberger Master of Science in Education
Tara Balliet Master of Science in Education
Keith Bennett Master of Science in Education
Angeline Bertuola Master of Science in Education
Todd Brown Master of Science in Education
Amanda Capriotti Master of Science in Education
Ashley Christ Master of Science in Education
Tracy Conrad Master of Science in Education
Chelsea Crayosky Master of Science in Education
Amanda Dashler Master of Science in Education
Daniel Davidson Master of Science in Education
Nicole Delhagen Master of Science in Education
Megan Dickinson Master of Science in Education
Christi Dienner Master of Science in Education
Madison Doller Master of Science in Education
Alana Donnelly Master of Science in Education
Anthony Duchnowski Master of Science in Education
Joshua Dumont Master of Science in Education
Trevor Dunbar Master of Science in Education
Samantha Dutt Master of Science in Education
Kristin Ebert Master of Science in Education
Anna Finn Master of Science in Education
Rebecca Forman Master of Science in Education
Katherine Frentz Master of Science in Education
Morgan Fulmer Master of Science in Education
Melissa Funari Master of Science in Education
Daniel Gardner Master of Science in Education
Vivian Greene Master of Science in Education
Laura Gregson Master of Science in Education
Kelley Hafner Master of Science in Education
Shannon Hamilton Master of Science in Education
Lindsay Herman Master of Science in Education
Nicole Housel Master of Science in Education
Rachel Howanetz Master of Science in Education
Maria Iacurci Master of Science in Education
Dana Iceman Master of Science in Education
Gabrielle Ierley Master of Science in Education
Kelly Keating-Ball Master of Science in Education
Lauren Keebler Master of Science in Education
Danielle Kelley Master of Science in Education
Vincent Kemmerer Master of Science in Education
Samantha Kirkwood Master of Science in Education
Brendan Kozub Master of Science in Education
Patrick Krepps Master of Science in Education
Brittany Kruczynski Master of Science in Education
Marisa Lichtenwalner Master of Science in Education
Rebecca Maenner Master of Science in Education
Ashley Manero Master of Science in Education
Leah Markert Master of Science in Education
Tanner Markle Master of Science in Education
Emily Marley Master of Science in Education
Bailey Mason Master of Science in Education
Joelle McCane Master of Science in Education
Jennifer Meadows Master of Science in Education
Kristin Melvin Master of Science in Education
Janine Mitkus Master of Science of Education in Literacy Specialist
Pamela Molesky Master of Science of Education in Effective Teaching
Sara Moose Master of Science in Education
Gina Morgan Master of Science in Education
Laura Munch Master of Science in Education
Kristie Najdek Master of Science in Education
Nicholas Naugle Master of Science in Education
Cassee Olin Master of Science in Education
Justin Otto Master of Science in Education
Emily Padovani Master of Science in Education
Kristina Palushaj Master of Science in Education
Amanda Pellerito Master of Science in Education
Laura Perry Master of Science in Education
Jennifer Person Master of Science in Education
Karen Petrilla Master of Science in Education
Curtis Pickett Master of Science in Education
Brianna Pisauro Master of Science in Education
Kyle Polinka Master of Science in Education
Jill Prawdzik Master of Science in Education
Rachael Remmel Master of Science in Education
Jessica Reuther Master of Science in Education
Katie Rhoads-Wolfgang Master of Science in Education
Steven Richards Master of Science in Education
Ashley Roufos-Abbey Master of Science in Education
Jason Sandonato Master of Science in Education
Matthew Schmoyer Master of Science in Education
Tyler Seislove Master of Science in Education
Jeanette Shao Master of Science in Education
Jacob Shoemaker Master of Science in Education
Elijah Shutt Master of Science in Education
Kelci Siminitus Master of Science in Education
Krystal Singley Master of Science in Education
Samantha Smacchi Master of Science in Education
Megan Smolinski Master of Science in Education
Helen Stauffer Master of Science in Education
Erika Studer Master of Science in Education
Sandra Summers Master of Science in Education
Stephanie Szoke Master of Science in Education
Taylor Tarone-Sefchik Master of Science in Education
Rachel Teter Master of Science in Education
Sakita Tinsley Master of Science in Education
Tara Tokash Master of Science in Education
Angela Tome Master of Science in Education
Cristina Toraldo Master of Science in Education
Carly Tunnell Master of Science in Education
Sara Veith Master of Science in Education
Jenna Welham Master of Science in Education
Courtney White Master of Science in Education
Theresa Williams Master of Science in Education
Joseph Winter Master of Science in Education
Luke Wysocki Master of Science in Education
Alexandra Yanik Master of Science in Education
Breanna Yates Master of Science in Education
Brett Zieber Master of Science in Education
Monica Crawford Master of Science in Nursing
Ivy Deegan Master of Science in Nursing
Fatoumata Diallo Master of Science in Nursing
Amber Edelmann Master of Science in Nursing
Anastasia English Master of Science in Nursing
Christiana Ezeweputa Master of Science in Nursing
Michael Falat Master of Science in Nursing
Jamie Feick Master of Science in Nursing
Achianu Folefac Master of Science in Nursing
Christopher Fullerton Master of Science in Nursing
Kathryn Gavlick Master of Science in Nursing
Kaitlyn Gilbert Master of Science in Nursing
Joanna Gonzalez Master of Science in Nursing
Morgan Hankey-Burns Master of Science in Nursing
Bryanna Hurn Master of Science in Nursing
Christopher Hutter Master of Science in Nursing
Nnamdi Ike Master of Science in Nursing
Mohammadreza Jafarishourijeh Master of Science in Nursing
Stephen Kiarie Master of Science in Nursing
Mariah Kilgus Master of Science in Nursing
Heather Kramme Master of Science in Nursing
Tommy Kucuk Master of Science in Nursing
Aimee Lucente Master of Science in Nursing
Stephen May Master of Science in Nursing
Nicole McCloskey Master of Science in Nursing
Vanessa McElroy Master of Science in Nursing
Kate Nguyen Master of Science in Nursing
Joecoline Nwachukwu Master of Science in Nursing
Russell Nycum Master of Science in Nursing
Dannielle Paris Master of Science in Nursing
Brittany Paulson Master of Science in Nursing
Gabrialla Peruzzi Master of Science in Nursing
Kathryn Plotkin Master of Science in Nursing
Mallory Richter Master of Science in Nursing
Benjamin Ringler Master of Science in Nursing
Wanda Rodriguez Master of Science in Nursing
Melissa Rousseau Master of Science in Nursing
Jennifer Schell Master of Science in Nursing
Traci Schumacher Master of Science in Nursing
Amanda Shollenberger Master of Science in Nursing
Erika Skaret Master of Science in Nursing
Lori Sloan Master of Science in Nursing
Kathryn Spencer Master of Science in Nursing
Amanda Stout Master of Science in Nursing
Idaat Timbo-Jalloh Master of Science in Nursing
Kuljinder Varaitch Master of Science in Nursing
Julie Washko Master of Science in Nursing
Megan Whary Master of Science in Nursing
Breanna Yarnell Master of Science in Nursing
Sonya Carothers Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
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