Southern Wesleyan University

01/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2025 08:45

SWU Celebrates December 2024 Graduates

SWU Celebrates December 2024 Graduates

01.15.25| GraduationbySWU Marketing

On Friday, December 13, 2024, Southern Wesleyan University celebrated its on-campus and online graduates at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the main campus.

Dr. Jonathan Sircy, Chair of the School of Religion and Humanities and Professor of English, gave the commencement speech. He addressed the students saying "Of all the things I want you to observe today, it is the God who is with you in the monotony of life. He is strong enough for it. He will continually give you new mercies to not just withstand that monotony but to exalt in it.

So then, a blessing, graduates. May you do more than remember to wear sunscreen (although it's not a bad idea). May you truly hear and feel the expressions of congratulations you receive today because you've done something significant.

May you observe that the world God has made is abundant, even when all you're doing is going to Aldi to get some milk. May the eyes of your understanding be enlightened so that you understand the hope to which Jesus Christ has called you, an understanding your education here at SWU has helped free you to more fully observe. And finally, may you know and love and serve the God who knows and loves you better than you know and love yourself."

The University Brass Ensemble and University Singers provided music during the ceremony. Rev. Heath Mullikin led the invocation and the Litany of Servanthood. Dr. Robert McFarland presented the graduates, and Dr. William Barker conferred the degrees.

The Benson School of Business also had its first graduate, Joshua Kingsmore, from the Doctor of Business Administration program.

BENSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration

Landon Adams
Henry Bautista-Perez
Aaron Carter
Bradley Cook
Tabatha Cox
Justice Dorton
Gilbert Fields
Felisha Foster
Alexandrea Fuller
Jenna Gaskin
Armando Hidalgo-Negrete
Christopher Hund
Tyler Jankowy
Antonio Johnson
Colby Jones
William Kelly
Feren Nunez
Christopher O'Neal
Josiah Sizemore
Che Smith

Criminal Justice

Ross Cobb

Human Services

Linette Manwaring
Jamyah Montissol
April Posey

Psychology

Ally Barton
Lydia Brannon
Carlos Camp
Misha Mercius
Montrevius Washington
Charissa Wrobel

Recreation and Sport Management

Randy Echeverria
Lakin Long

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND MUSIC

Bachelor of Arts

Music

Desiree Eskew
Megan Ropp

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education

Amanda Bowling
Emma Soyars

Early Childhood and Family Studies

Shekanah Burkett
Julia Dandeneau
Sheree Edwards
Laura Way

Early Childhood and Family Studies Management

Clarissa Parizeau
Amanda Ridgell
Christine Stewart

Elementary Education

Sara Kleppinger
Madyson Oliveri
Sydnee Violett

Special Education

Jonathan Middlebrooks

SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts

History

Effie Copeland
Nakia Hooks

Media Communication

Addison Boggs
Johnathan Pickelsimer

Religion

Kaleb Ervin
John Mabe
Danielle Walker
Christopher Ward

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MATHEMATICS

Bachelor of Arts

Chemistry

Jada Patterson

Bachelor of Science

Computer Information Systems

Samuel Woods

Environmental Studies

Rodney Herd

Exercise Science

Hannah Willis

Pre Medicine/Dentistry

Dominic Carter

BENSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Master of Business Administration

Isaac Clary
Robert Davis
Jennifer Kelly
Noah Koch
Mycherie Onwuzuruike
Nick Vollmert

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

April Dubose
Tamera Ervin
Rachel Eubanks
Michael Gibson
Kelley Horton
Cynthia Newland
Katelyn Quinlan
Billie Sands
Michelle Tarpley
Suzette Thomas
Sincerenay Upson

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND MUSIC STUDIES

Master of Education

Administration and Supervision

Alphonso Richard
Travis Watkins

Master of Education

e-Learning and Instructional Design

Madison Keefer

BENSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Doctor of Business Administration

Joshua Kingsmore

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND MUSIC STUDIES

Doctor of Education

Curriculum and Assessment

Riley Amspacher
Kati Begen
Stephanie Blanton
Stephanie Castro
Jesselle Cudjoe
Tyrone Frasier
Miranda Fulmer
Jenika Herron
Jessica Huffman
Miranda Humphries
Rebekah Mattison
Devone McKie
Tammy Misanko
Christina O'Grady

Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused, faith-filled community that offers inventive learning experiences. The university endeavors to prepare its students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, go online to swu.edu.

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