Lander University conferred both bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon the Fall 2022 graduating class during the 166th Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14. Elizabeth Snipes, a professor of art and 2022 Distinguished Professor of the Year, delivered the keynote address during the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies held in Finis Horne Arena.
Honor status was bestowed on baccalaureate degree graduates based on their final grade point average (GPA). Those receiving distinction for their academic achievements are indicated as below.
South Carolina
Abbeville
Sally Katelyn Love Bowie, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Golden L. Award; Kamiyah Shanice Brown, Master of Business Administration; Jacquelyn Danielle Coxe, B.S. in Early Childhood Education; Savannah Overholt Holliday, B.S. in Nursing, summa sum laude and Golden L. Award; Ashton Drake Johnson, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Golden L. Award; Ashlyn Miller, B.S. in Psychology, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Ashlann Elizabeth Peacon, B.S. in Psychology; and Calin Breanna Wharton, Master of Business Administration.
Aiken
Kylie Anne Groomes, B.S. in History, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Brittany Lynn Matranga, B.S. in Psychology; and Talia Latrice Pollard, B.S. in Human Services.
Anderson
Hannah Rose Bauer, B.S. in Nursing; Jackson Tull Bryant, B.S. in Media and Communication, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Timia Dannae Cunningham, Master of Business Administration; Delois Jovnne Calvina John, B.S. in Human Services, cum laude; Dustin Wade Jones, B.S. in Nursing, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Ivana Yasmin Ochoa, B.S. in Business Administration.
Batesburg-Leesville
Logan Christopher Koon, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Belton
Seth Thomas Cook, B.S. in Exercise Science; and Kelly Clardy Young, B.S. in Business Administration.
Bluffton
Shadaisha Keesha Altacho Watson, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude.
Blythewood
Isabella Madison Butler, B.S. in Psychology; and Arianna Janai Wilson, B.S. in Nursing.
Boiling Springs
Trevor Joseph Bertha, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Bowman
Ivyaun Kenaya Williams, B.S. in Nursing.
Bradley
Airen Alphonso Devlin, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award; and Emilie Aiton Nelson, B.S. in Nursing.
Calhoun Falls
Joseph Keith Hutchison, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration.
Chapin
Katherine Garrett Arthur, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Desmond J. Ashford, B.A. in Visual Art; Marquand Antoine Ahmad Bowers, B.S. in Psychology; and Evan Hatch, Master of Business Administration.
Charleston
Olivia Gail Brazelton, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Jonah Isaac Miller, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; Sidney Raynard Robinson, B.S. in Media and Communication; Monica Charlotte Skinner, Master of Science in Emergency Management; and Aneyah Nicole Williams, Master of Science in Emergency Management.
Chesterfield
Taylor Lee Demby, Master of Business Administration; and Janice Leigh Graham, Master in Education in Teaching and Learning.
Clarks Hill
Daishawna Lanica Gilyard, B.S. in Criminology, Golden L. Award.
Clinton
Hannah Katherine Beaty, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; and Makenzie Jordon Gault, B.S. in Business Administration.
Clover
Tyler John Anderson, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Columbia
Leah Catherine Austin, Master of Education in Montessori Education; Timia Kalife Benson-Gibbs, B.S. in Nursing; LaDawn Kendra Cann, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Deona Ymani Goodwin, B.S. in Business Administration; Beatrice Hernandez-Morales, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness; Melinda Elina Ingwersen, B.S. in Business Administration; Makayla Shanise Weeks, B.S. in Biology; and Brooke Noelle Wenning, B.S. in Human Services.
Darlington
Shakirah Evelyn Louise Jackson, B.S. in Business Administration; and Nyasia Yvonna James, B.S. in Nursing.
Easley
Jaylen Lynette O’Brien Carter, B.S. in Nursing; Cara Grace Madden, B.S. in Nursing; and Lilibeth Paez, B.S. in Human Services.
Florence
Kristina Doriety Burch, Master of Science in Emergency Management; Jada Scherrie Dix, B.S. in Nursing, Golden L. Award; Megan Moore Driggers, Master of Science in Emergency Management; and Sabrina Amanda McElveen, B.S. in Nursing.
Fort Mill
Lauren Elizabeth Collie, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Matthew David Alan Heidenreich, B.S. in Mass Communication and Media Studies; and Mikayla Kristine Snyder, B.S. in Nursing.
Fountain Inn
Ashley Daniela Garcia, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Perri Rene Oliver, B.S. in Psychology, Golden L. Award.
Gilbert
Brandon J. Blankenship, B.S. in Mass Communication and Media Studies, cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Alexis Marie Freeman, B.S. in Nursing.
Graniteville
Destiny Kaye Ford, B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Madilyn Kaye Reed, B.S. in Exercise Science, cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Quenton Deon Washington, B.S. in Psychology.
Gray Court
Beverly Nyasha Matsiwe, B.S. in Business Administration.
Greenville
Shela Laurice Brown, Master of Science in Emergency Management; Sabria Denae Delaine, B.S. in Business Administration; Dahlia Brianne Dendy, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness; Jessica Lane Hudson, B.S. in Human Services; Haley Brianne Hulse, B.S. in Business Administration; Abigail Marie Macias, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; Benjamin Bernard Miles, B.S. in Biology; Drew Robert Pauley, B.S. in Nursing, Pamela Elizabeth Rouse, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Golden L. Award; Anahi Santos, B.S. in Business Administration; and Juana Maribel Simon, B.S. in Criminology and B.A. in Spanish.
Greenwood
Ansley Meagan Bain, B.S. in Nursing; Alexandra Marie Bennett, B.S. in Biology; Erin McKenna Bishop, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award; Ryan Nicholas Boggs, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies; Anna Grace Brewster, B.S. in Elementary Education, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Myra Laishima Cason, B.S. in Business Administration; Tyra Lenae’ Cason, B.S. in Sociology; Catherine Ann Fleming, B.S. in Chemistry, cum laude; Brooke Leigh Haynie, Master of Science in Management; Erik Michael Haynie, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; Tyler Coy Hedrick, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award; Caroline Elizabeth Hinzman, B.S. in Elementary Education, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Kendall Nicole James, B.S. in Physical Education (K-12 Certification); Garrett Houston Major, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Elizabeth Ann McCune, Master of Business Administration; Ebony Monique Nance, B.S. in Human Services; Aubin DeMarcus Payne, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; Aaron Jermaine Quarles, Master of Business Administration; Gabrielle Marie Rogers, B.S. in Biology, cum laude; Tara Lee Rose, B.S. in Nursing; Richard Todd Shearer, B.S. in Business Administration; Khamoni Alexia Dejsean Smith, Master of Business Administration; Stephen Thomas Underhill, B.S. in Music (K-12 Certification); Abigail Sterling Waters, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude; Olivia McKenzie Weeks, B.S. in Media and Communication, cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Sara Grace Young, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Greer
Lauren Nicole Bennett, B.S. in Nursing; and Alexander Lopez, B.S. in Business Administration.
Hampton
Joseph Romon Gray, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award; and Haley Summer McAlhaney, B.S. in Nursing.
Hanahan
Lydia Danielle O’Neal, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude.
Hartsville
Tikeyia Zan’Quavia James, B.S. in Nursing.
Heath Springs
Alexus Alicandria Cornelius, B.S. in Elementary Education, cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Hickory Tavern
Nicole Ann Whitt, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Hilton Head Island
Christopher Jamal Wshington, B.S. in Business Administration.
Hodges
Karey Lee Boland, B.A. in English; and Mary BoBo Pascuzzo, Master of Business Administration.
Honea Path
Thomas Allan Robinson Jr., Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Hopkins
Breshay Shi’On Johnson, Master of Education in Teaching and Learning; and Niya Faye Richardson, B.S. in Media and Communication, Golden L. Award.
Inman
Genie Gordon Bennett, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Irmo
Fallon Marie Griffy, Master of Education in Teaching and Learning; and William Douglas Mikeal, Master of Science in Management.
Jenkinsville
Nasia Bre’Nay Adams, B.S. in Criminology.
Johnston
Jeniyha Kwaszariya Padgett, B.S. in Nursing; and Neilysha Ton’ye Plair, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Lake City
Janae R. Chandler, B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Alana Janae Fulmore, B.S. in Nursing.
Lancaster
Ethan Nicholas Funderburk, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Laurens
Mancel Scott Brewington, B.S. in Early Childhood Education; Anna B. Mitchum, Master of Business Administration; McKenzie Harding Parris, B.S. in Psychology, Golden L. Award; and Jacob Ethan Shearer, Master of Business Administration.
Leesville
Georgina Galvan, B.S. in Elementary Education, cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Courtney Marie Quattlebaum, B.S. in Nursing.
Lexington
Trisha Marie Boatwright, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Michelle Lynn Brown, Master of Business Administration; Lacey Anne Dillon, B.S. in Business Administration; Daniel James Eddy, B.S. in Business Administration; Marisa Gabrielle Garcia, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Jordon Lorraine Harsey, B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Kristen Lynette Inman, Master of Business Administration; Walker Samuel McDowell, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; Justin Ray Smith, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Alexis Victoria Stone, B.S. in Biology.
Little Mountain
Tiffany Lea Livingston, B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Margaret Holloway White, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Lugoff
Tori Kiana Gautier, B.S. in Business Administration; and Brandon Alan Lankford, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Mauldin
Catherine Rose McKee, B.A. in Spanish and B.S. in Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award.
McClellanville
Savannah McClellan Epps, Master of Business Administration.
McCormick
Allisa Michelle Bell, B.S. in Psychology.
Moncks Corner
Austin Cannon Gregory, B.S. in Business Administration.
Mount Pleasant
Micah Ann Spickerman, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude.
Myrtle Beach
Brianna Eudora Elizabeth Shumate, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art, cum laude; and Praise Christian Thorsen, Master of Business Administration.
Newberry
Jada Blackmon, B.S. in Psychology; and Taylor Ruff Swygert, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Ninety Six
JaKayla De’Necia Brown, B.S. in Nursing; Melissa Dawn Ferqueron, Master of Business Administration; Hannah Joy Matthews, B.S. in Elementary Education, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Isabel Alysse Price, B.S. in Psychology.
North Augusta
Kristyanna Eyahgenae Blacks, B.S. in Exercise Science; and Sarah Dorthell Crews, Master of Science in Management.
North Charleston
Kayla Nicole Holladay, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness; Jada Tanee’ Miller, B.S. in Nursing; and Heaven Chardae Ravenel, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
North Myrtle Beach
Matthew Patrick Griego, B.A. in English.
Orangeburg
Ebonee Obreona Simon, B.S. in Nursing, Golden L. Award.
Pelzer
Wesley Reed Howard, B.S. in Exercise Science.
Prosperity
Lauren Elizabeth Shealy, B.S. in Nursing, Golden L. Award.
Ravenel
Matthew Thomas King, B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Ridgeville
Stephen Wiggins Kinard III, B.S. in Business Administration.
Rock Hill
Lucia Victoria Petrovich, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; and Katlyn Rae Withner Skaggs, Master of Business Administration.
Saint Stephen
Diamond She’Maya Davis, Master of Business Administration; and Treyvoris Evans, B.S. in Criminology.
Salem
Victoria L. Wilbanks, B.S. in Business Administration.
Salley
Tanner Channing Turner, B.S. in Physical Education (K-12 Certification).
Saluda
Christopher M. Cockrell, Master of Science in Emergency Management; Allison Lynn Devore, Bachelor of Design in Graphic and Interactive Media, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; Natallia L’mya Lott, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness; and Drayton Avery Rowe, Master of Arts in Teaching in Visual Art (K-12).
Simpsonville
Halie Sidney Finotti, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness; Tommy Kirk Teaster, B.S. in Business Administration; and Aly Mary Wright, B.S. in Nursing.
Spartanburg
Iesha Somone Brown, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Chandler P. Harris, B.S. in Media and Communication; Ansley Beth Lawson, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; and Jenny Tellez, B.S. in Nursing.
Summerville
Melanie Michelle Murray, B.A. in English, cum laude, Golden L. Award.
Sumter
Laiana Destini Brimmer, B.S. in Business Administration.
Taylors
Ada Nelly Gutierrez-Casarrubias, B.S. in Human Services; and Cheyenne Faith Hubbard, Master of Business Administration.
Travelers Rest
Kimberly Sue Sizemore, B.S. in Nursing.
Union
Me’Aria Ty’chermane Thompson, B.S. in Nursing, cum laude, Golden L. Award.
Varnville
Ashia Monique Doctor, Master of Business Administration.
Walterboro
Robin Rene’ Rutan, B.S. in Nursing.
Ware Shoals
Deborah Crenshaw Nygro, Master of Science in Emergency Management; and Kennedi Hal’Lee Smith, B.S. in Media and Communication.
Waterloo
Margaret Maggard, B.S. in Human Services.
West Columbia
Keishauna Latrice Fountain, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude, Golden L. Award; and Landers Malik Morris, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
Westminster
Cameron Stone Black, B.S. in Nursing; and Benjamin Victor Duvall, B.S. in Physical Education (K-12 Certification).
Williamston
Kaitlyn Grace Ragsdale, B.S. in Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Winnsboro
Kimberly Jessica Albert, B.S. in Nursing.
Woodruff
Kathryn Amanda Allred, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Golden L. Award; David Reed Green, B.S. in Criminology; Molli Ann Littlefield, B.S. in Nursing, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Sierra LeeAnn Thoreson, B.S. in Psychology, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award.
York
Rylee Nicole Courtney, B.S. in Psychology.
Out of State
Colorado
McKayla Colleen Cully, of Colorado Springs, B.S. in Business Administration.
Florida
Darian Acosta, of Miami, B.S. in Business Administration; Luc Davis Atchley, of Sanford, B.S. in Business, magna cum laude, Golden L. Award; Tesa Elisabet Simmons, of Oviedo, B.S. in Nursing; Cheyenne Dawn Spratlin, of Lawtey, B.S. in Nursing, Golden L. Award; and Justin Wager, of Orange Park, Master of Business Administration.
Georgia
Brittni Chantell Johnson, of Athens, Master of Arts in Teaching in Visual Art (K-12); Aaron Trevor Kirkland, of Milledgeville, B.S. in Exercise Science; and Liticia Carolyn Weissinger, of Grayson, Master of Education in Teaching and Learning.
Hawaii
Robert Corpuz Lazo, of Honolulu, B.S. in Political Science.
Minnesota
Jordan Yvonne Mallory, of Duluth, B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies.
New York
Markeyes Antwan Maxwell, of Niagara Falls, B.S. in Business Administration, Golden L. Award.
North Carolina
Seren Scott Krishinger, of Hendersonville, B.S. in Sociology and B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Puerto Rico
Patricia Pantoja, of Barceloneta, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude, Golden L. Award.
Tennessee
Devin Diana Fry, of Johnson City, B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness.
Virginia
Andrew John Dappen, of Haymarket, Master of Business Administration.
West Virginia
Selvon Tyrel Drayton, of Martinsburg, B.S. in Biology; and Caitlin Renee Jacobs, of Parkersburg, B.A. in Humanities and B.S. in History.
International
France
Alistair Danjon, of Prunay, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award.
Sweden
Eric Olle Samuel Maardh, of Stockholm, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude, Golden L. Award and Thayer Award.
United Kingdom
Harry Bircumshaw, of Mansfield, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; Max Richard Bolton, of Essex, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Joseph Michael Edward Linley, of London, B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude and Golden L. Award; Max John McNulty, of Birmingham, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude and Golden L. Award; and Jed Abraham Smith, of Benfleet, B.S. in Business Administration.