(VIDEO) The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. today (May 7) at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech University will host a special commencement ceremony for May, August and December 2020 graduates today (May 7) at Jones AT&T Stadium. A total of 1,093 undergraduate and graduate students will walk the stage.
“The members of the graduating class of 2020 are distinguished by the adaptability, perseverance and resilience they have shown in overcoming the circumstances and challenges they have faced,” said Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech president. “We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome these 2020 graduates back to campus for this special ceremony. I look forward to recognizing and congratulating them.”
The 6 p.m. ceremony features all colleges. It can be viewed online via livestream.
Outstanding students, chosen based on their all-around achievement, will carry banners representing their colleges.
For more information about commencement, including maps and parking, visit the commencement web page.
May Banner Bearers
Outstanding students, chosen based on their all-around achievement, will carry banners representing their colleges. The banner bearers are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Haleigh Marie Erramouspe, agricultural communications
- College of Architecture: Jonah Remigio, architecture
- College of Arts & Sciences: Lilian Pham, general studies and biochemistry
- College of Education: Sarah Ennis, management
- College of Human Sciences: Mari Northcut, personal financial planning
- College of Media & Communication: Taylor Plate, public relations
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Zachary Hansen, computer science
- Graduate School: Nancy Dinan, English
- Honors College: Callie Renee DeWinne, kinesiology; Maryellen Weiser, marketing; Reagan Lowrance, personal financial planning
- Jerry S. Rawls College of Business: Kelsey Olson, business administration and management
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Gabrielle Walter, art
- University Programs: Matthew Goss, university studies
May Honor Students
The highest-ranking spring graduates for each college/program are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Hailey Christine Buegeler, animal science; Mary Katelynn Butler, agricultural communications; Jacey Snapp DuBois, agricultural communications; Haleigh Marie Erramouspe, agricultural communications; Monica Claire Haugen, agricultural communications; Maeley Jo Herring, agricultural communications; Joseph Franklin Hinnant, natural resources management; Floyd Andrew Pirtle, animal science; Jeyson Keith Price, animal science; Micah Rainey, natural resources management; Kashley Anna Rozina Seitz, animal science; Sean Michael Szalczer, animal science; Bailey Ann Wilson, animal science
- College of Architecture: Kimberley Jeanne McGlone, architecture; Gilbert M. Valenzuela, architecture
- College of Arts & Sciences: Hannah Logan Agner, psychology; Brittany Amber Birch, English; Madison Jo Bowen, international economics; Michelle Castro, general studies; Connor John Caya, philosophy; Sydney Elizabeth Crowley, anthropology; Michaela Elise De La Houssaye, history/languages and cultures; Morgan Aashton Dworshak, psychology; Maycee Breann Fenstermaker, general studies; Lydia Danielle Ferris, English/Spanish; Hruie Tewelde Germay, sport management; Alexander Park Ha, microbiology; Precious-Peace Uyoyo-Oghene Itugbu, kinesiology; Kaci Marie Jones, political science; Madison Rose Kennedy, psychology; Stephanie Paige Kuzmack, sociology; Lars Austin Lindgren, cell and molecular biology; Akash Tarun Maheshwari, general studies; Jayton Ryan Makuta, biochemistry; Diego Gregorio Martinez, history; Caitlyn Nicole Matejka, kinesiology; Lauren Frances McKeen, psychology; Ethan James Mickna, cell and molecular biology; Meagan Dianne Millen, psychology; Emma Paige Mitchell, mathematics; Garrett Steven Moore, general studies; Michael Timothy Nagel, biochemistry; Laura Emily Olvera, mathematics; Luis Angel Ordaz, microbiology; Sophie Grace Pavlas, psychology; Cheyanna Raynea Petty, biochemistry; Lilian My Pham, biochemistry; Melissa Sofia Ramos, general studies; Akhila Madulapalli Reddy, economics; Thomas Augustine Rubio, microbiology; Emmy Grace Schniederjan, chemistry; Kaitlin Ashleigh Simmons, sociology; Cecilia Rylee Smith, English; Jacob Tyler Smith, chemistry; Emily Renee Stephens, microbiology; Bailee Nichole Tanguma, English/psychology; Timothy Mark Vincent, physics; Tingzeng Wang, cell and molecular biology; Victoria Grace Wright, psychology
- College of Education: Sarah Elizabeth Ennis, multidisciplinary studies; Ashley Barriga, multidisciplinary studies
- College of Human Sciences: Paxton Suzanne Barber, human sciences; Kalie Brettmann, interior design; Marleigh Mason Brown, nutritional sciences and dietetics; Laura Renee Brubaker, early child care; Teah Samoane Carswell, human development and family sciences; Glinda Reagan Chapman, human development and family sciences; Ashlee Nicole Donahoo, human sciences; Steven Malone Duran, nutrition; Katelyn Arlene Fabiszewski, early childhood education; Jonathan Richard Melton, human sciences; Anne Marie Messina, restaurant, hotel, and institutional management; Farah Margareth Mortel Gayahan, human development and family sciences; April Marie Homer, early childhood education; Emilie Jane Huber, human development and family sciences; Rebecca Lyn James, human development and family sciences; Reagan Mikaela Lowrance, personal financial planning; Mari Kathrine Northcut, personal financial planning; Kayla Renee Phillips, family and consumer sciences education; Mary Elizabeth Rosales, human sciences; Addison Nicole Shipley, retail management; Jessica Lynn Zimmer, early childhood education
- College of Media & Communication: Alissa Danielle Baldwin, advertising; Brenda Lynn Reimer, creative media industries; Whitney Ann Wheeler, communication studies; Brooke Ann Galvan, public relations; Taylor Shea Plate, public relations
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Amy Elizabeth Reed, chemical engineering; Justin Jerome Rosenthal, chemical engineering; Akash Chandra Sharma, chemical engineering; Chidera Grant Ugwu, chemical engineering; Garrett Robert Jenkins, civil engineering; Benjamin Charles Donet, computer science; Zachary James Hansen, computer science; Arusha Rehan Herath Mudiyanselage, computer science; Adrian Matthew Miller, electrical engineering; Eslam Mohamed Mahfud El Zuwawi, mechanical engineering; Zachary A. Mason, mechanical engineering; Brandon W. Trout, mechanical engineering
- Honors College: Lars Austin Lindgren, Honors Arts and Letters; Jordan Butler, Honors Arts and Letters
- Rawls College of Business: Brock Garrett Boozer, accounting MSA; Barron James Bryant, accounting MSA; Kylee Marie Dacy, accounting MSA; Braden Jon David Darrow, management; Kristina Maria Flematti, accounting MSA; Linh Huynh, accounting MSA; Trevor Johnson, management; Amar Nilesh Kalidas, management; Brian Alexander Kueck, finance and accounting; Patrick James Leland, finance; Lane G. MacDougall, finance; Cylie Michelle Mebane, accounting; Meg Mary Meliet, finance; Matthew Richard Monroe, information technology; Mi Nguyen Kieu Nguyen, accounting; Kelsey Camille Olson, management; Thomas H. Petruy, accounting; Claudia Elizabeth Ramirez Martinez, information technology; Lauren N. Robertson, marketing; Rachel Suzanne Saucier, marketing; Abigail E. Sosebee, accounting MSA; Ella Dane Staskavage, marketing; Elizabeth Ann Zepper, information technology
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Anna-Sarah Donnell, music; Emily N. Ford, art; Marissa Marie Pozzi, art; Ariya Yein Hwa Tai, music; Gabrielle Victoria Walter, art; Alyssa Lynne Wixson, music
- University Programs: Flora Aleman, university studies; Victoria Garcia, university studies; Matthew Goss, university studies; Clarisa Rios, university studies
- Wind Energy: Gerardo Javier Aguilar, wind energy
August Banner Bearers
Outstanding students, chosen based on their all-around achievement, will carry banners representing their colleges. The banner bearers are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Hagan Dirk Wright, natural resources management
- College of Architecture: Anna Margaret Gonitzke, architecture
- College of Arts & Sciences: Marta Anna Wojtkowski, biology
- College of Education: Emily Anne Beam, education
- College of Human Sciences: Tezarea Secanze Derry, nutrition
- College of Media & Communication: Karena Friesen, digital media and professional communication
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Tristan Atkin, mechanical engineering
- Graduate School: Jonathan E. Verbeten, fine arts
- Honors College: Hafsa Zuberi, general studies
- Rawls College of Business: Crystal Nkiruka Onwukaife, accounting
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Michelle Shin, arts
- University Programs: Jennifer Rubio, university studies
August Honor Students
The highest-ranking spring graduates for each college/program are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Hagan Dirk Wright, natural resources management
- College of Architecture: Anna Margaret Gonitzke, architecture
- College of Arts & Sciences: Kaci E. Norwood, biology; Parker J. Zimmerman, history; Hafsa Zehra Zuberi, general studies
- College of Education: Emily Anne Beam, education; Allison Lee Beam, education
- College of Human Sciences: Tezarea Secanze Derry, nutrition; Peggy Lynn Frye, human sciences; Lauren Ashley Helm, human development and family sciences; Monisha Jeraldin, apparel design and manufacturing; Sabrina Marie Rebaldo, restaurant, hotel and institutional management
- College of Media & Communication: Karena Friesen, digital media and professional communication; Samantha L. Ward, communication studies
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Blake Anthony Barcia, electrical engineering; Hans William Hudyncia, mechanical engineering
- Honors College: William Lowell Little, honors sciences and humanities, microbiology and history
- Rawls College of Business: Sujan Aryal, finance; Audrey Jade Green, accounting; Tien Hoang, accounting; Candra Naomi Hurley, accounting; Michael S. Russo, accounting; Kendall Ann Tilton, accounting
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Breanna Elisa Velasquez, arts
- University Programs: Jennifer Rubio, university studies; Samantha R. Lynne, university studies; Christy M. Werner, university studies
- Wind Energy: Kevin M. Mosher, wind energy
December Banner Bearers
Outstanding students, chosen based on their all-around achievement, will carry banners representing their colleges. The banner bearers are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Hannah Van Der Schans
- College of Architecture: Madeline LaPointe
- College of Arts & Sciences: Leah Kelly
- College of Education: Careli Lopez
- College of Human Sciences: Cynthia Okeke
- College of Media & Communication: Saydie French
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Claire Elizabeth Ganci
- Graduate School: Brian Desanti
- Honors College: Michael Scott
- Rawls College of Business: Hunter Nicole Hatfield
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Victoria McElhinney
- University Programs: Tatiana Neri
December Honor Students
The highest-ranking spring graduates for each college/program are:
- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Sophie Shaffer Dirks-Martim, animal science; Nathan Fox Holtman, agricultural and applied economics; Jessica Marie Marsh, animal science; Brianne Marie Swailes, plant and soil science; Hannah Markell Van Der Schans, agricultural communications; Campbell Renee Williams, agricultural communications
- College of Arts & Sciences: Sofia Abdulkarim Bajunaid, kinesiology; Audrey Michelle Bell, microbiology; Sanjuana Carranza, psychology; Madison Lynn Claridy, psychology; Alexiss Alisse Dennett, chemistry; Victoria Elizabeth Dennis, psychology; Courtney Ann Ekness, kinesiology; Stephanie Davila Hart, general studies; Leah Marie Kelly, political science; Jiyeon Kim, psychology; Elizabeth Anne Koch, sociology; Randell Sutton Miller, psychology; Philip Logan Mounce, kinesiology; Caroline Jane Ramsey, technical communication; Jacquelyn Siena Roberts, microbiology; Christy Lou Robinson, Spanish; Mary Kelsey Robinson, biology; Kade Brian Sparger, psychology; Joseph Aubrey Wahl, cell and molecular biology
- College of Education: Careli Lopez, multidisciplinary studies
- College of Human Sciences: Kaitlyn Ashleigh Albrecht, restaurant, hotel, and institutional management; Andrea Corkovic, personal financial planning; Kiersten Euresti England, human sciences; Conlee Kay Fuqua, personal financial planning; Sarah Anne Hartman, human sciences; Alexia Nicole Hernandez, community, family, and addiction sciences; Kirsten Breanne Niemann, human development and family studies; Kaimi Marie Story, human sciences; Savanna Marie Wilson, nutritional sciences and dietetics
- College of Media & Communication: Bailey Rae Cross, communication studies; Layce Michelle Donnell, creative media industries; Saydie Rose French, communication studies; Adán Javier Rubio, journalism; Kenny Thien Tran, creative media industries; Haley Kaye Wallace, advertising; Rachel E. Warman, public relations
- Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering: Fugang Deng, computer science; Claire Elizabeth Ganci, civil engineering; Nancy Maria Munoz, industrial engineering; Sean Michael Shanklin, civil engineering; Blaine M. Sieck, computer science; Jacob Kenney Young, electrical engineering
- Graduate School: Mallory Leone Langseth,
- Rawls College of Business: Theron Ethan Alcazar, marketing; Hunter Nicole Hatfield, marketing; Cole Austin Staggs, supply chain management; Arianna Page Webb, management; Derek Michael Wells, supply chain management
- J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Kathryn Elizabeth Coga, music; Victoria Carleen McElhinney, music; Kristen Grace Shuman, music
- University Programs: Tatiana Neri, university studies; Kennedey Danielle Preas, university studies
