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TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH

Commencement SATURDAY, THE TWENTY-SECOND OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING

ORDER OF CEREMONY PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL Saint Louis Caledonian Pipe Band MASTER OF CEREMONIES Angela Pierce, DC, PhD, DipACLM Dean of the College of Chiropractic NATIONAL ANTHEM Holly Roberts Student, Doctor of Chiropractic INVOCATION Angela Pierce, DC, PhD, DipACLM WELCOME H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD President COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Anthony F. Sansone Jr., MA Founder and Chairman of Sangita Capital Partners CONGRATULATORY REMARKS College of Health Sciences Jill Pratte, DHPE, MS, LAT, ATC Associate Professor College of Chiropractic Anthony Miller, DC Associate Professor

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES PRESENTATION OF BACHELOR’S CANDIDATES Josh Hutchison, PhD Assistant Dean of Academic Support PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Bachelor of Science in Life Science

PRESENTATION OF MASTER’S CANDIDATES Josh Hutchison, PhD ACADEMIC HOODING Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics Master of Science in Health Informatics Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Josh Hutchison, PhD ACADEMIC HOODING Doctor of Health Professions Education Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education CONFERRING OF DEGREES H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC PRESENTATION OF DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Josh Hutchison, PhD ACADEMIC HOODING Doctor of Chiropractic CHIROPRACTIC OATH Xaivier Tipler, DC Chair, Logan University Board of Trustees CONFERRING OF DEGREES H. Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD BENEDICTION Angela Pierce, DC, PhD, DipACLM RECESSIONAL Saint Louis Caledonian Pipe Band

ACADEMIC DRESS, HOODS & GUEST HOODERS The caps, gowns and hoods worn by the faculty and students at formal convocations are today’s formal dress of the worldwide academic community. While now worn only at formal convocations, such dress was originally the normal garb of academics as they went about their daily business. It originated in Europe more than a thousand years ago; like universities and colleges themselves, it developed within the church, and all academics were once at least in minor orders within the church. The robes and hoods are stylized versions of those monastic robes. The style of the robe indicates the highest degree earned by the wearer—bachelor sleeves are pointed and the robe is plain. Master’s robe sleeves are oblong, while the doctoral robe sleeves are gathered at the wrist, and the robe itself has velvet bands. Another badge of the doctoral degree is a gold tassel worn on the cap. Master, doctorate and professional doctorate graduates participate in a hooding ceremony during graduation. The hoods indicate the degree level, the academic area of degree and the school which granted it. The size of the hood indicates the degree level, the outer band of the hood indicates, by color, the degree discipline, the bright, silken interior of the hood, by its color and design, indicates its source. Each university and college has a distinctive hood. During the hooding process, a sash-like garment of blue and white (Logan’s school colors) and the color that represents the discipline of the degree being granted is placed around the neck of the graduate. Hooding takes place by the President, Provost and/or the Dean of the College. The garment is then arranged so that it ﬂows down the back of the graduate, revealing the colors of the school and discipline. For graduates with more than one degree, only one hood is worn at any given time. Doctorate and professional doctorate students are allowed to invite a guest hooder to hood them during the graduation ceremony, provided the guest hooder meets a speciﬁc set of guidelines.

ACADEMIC DRESS, HOODS & GUEST HOODERS The colors of the hoods worn by faculty and administration indicate the major ﬁeld of study: Arts, Letters, Humanities: White Business: Drab Chiropractic: Grey Communication: Crimson Dentistry: Lilac Education: Light Blue Engineering: Orange

Library Science: Lemon Medicine: Hunter Green Pharmacy: Olive Philosophy: Dark Blue Physical Education: Sage Green Science: Gold Theology: Scarlet

Graduates wearing white cords are considered Logan Legacies, an individual who matriculated into their program of study after an immediate family member graduated from Logan. Graduates wearing blue cords have achieved academic honors. The cords are given in recognition of exceptional academic performance in the graduates’ degree program. Graduates wearing a gold medal have achieved the highest overall grade point average in their degree program and wear the medal in recognition of their academic excellence.

The students, faculty, staff, and administrators that are wearing gold honor stoles bearing the Phi Kappa Phi emblem are members of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society, founded in 1897. The mission of Phi Kappa Phi is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only. Those elected to membership include the top 7.5 percent of second-term juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students. Faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni who achieve scholarly distinction may also be invited to join. The Logan University Chapter is #357 and was installed on May 19, 2023. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi motto is: “Let the love of learning rule humanity.”

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Anthony F. Sansone Jr., MA

Anthony F. Sansone Jr. is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist and visionary leader with more than four decades of experience in business strategy, commercial real estate, and private capital investment. Widely recognized for his ability to build value-driven enterprises, Mr. Sansone spent 25 years with the Sansone Group, where he served as a principal and played a pivotal role in the company’s rapid expansion. His deep expertise in commercial real estate enabled him to navigate complex transactions and forge strategic partnerships that strengthened the organization’s national footprint. In 2001, Mr. Sansone founded Sangita Capital Partners, a private capital and portfolio management firm with holdings spanning multiple continents and sectors, including technology, healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, media, and more. Under his leadership, Sangita has grown into a purpose-driven enterprise guided by the belief that relationships fuel business success. Beyond his business ventures, Mr. Sansone is deeply committed to community service and philanthropy. He has founded and supported numerous charitable organizations, including the Peggy Sansone Special Angel Foundation, Special Hockey International, and IKES Kids. He has also served as Honorary Chair for the Judevine Center for Autism and the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, demonstrating his dedication to improving the lives of children and families across the region. Mr. Sansone holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and a Master of Arts in Business Management from Webster University.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Xaivier Tipler, DC Chair of the Board TRUSTEES Kathy A. Boulet, DC, Dipl. Acup (ABCA), FICC Amy Gill Patrick A. Ivey, PhD Jade Dominique James, MD, MPH Karen R. Manitsas, DHPE, MS, MPA, PA-C Stephen C. Marini, DC, PhD Harry J. Maue, CFE, MBA, JD, LLM, PhD Tara C. McConkey, CFA Jan A. Roberts, DC Rick L. Stevens, FACHE Xaivier Tipler, DC Sam Wang, DC Kurt W. Wood, DC Steven C. Roberts, JD, LLM, FICC Trustee Emeritus Julia D. Bartlett, DC Advisory Council

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE CANDIDATES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HUMAN BIOLOGY Chimemeka Philip Aguiyi Mitchell Logan Bone Elisabeth Buono Cory Dodd Tyler W. Farris Leah Marie Geis Katrina A Harris Madison Ashley Hawkins Curtisha Melnita LeAnn Jeffries Danielle Lewis Jacob Lovitt Ashton Malady Mandy Marie Moran Taija Pordos Barry Gardner

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE Darick Belken Corinne Colburn-Sanchez Zoey Gist Brody Larson Timothy Lewis Luke Lightner Mayra Oñate-Aguirre Kyra D. Rogan Pecos Wilhite

The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE CANDIDATES MASTER OF SCIENCE APPLIED NUTRITION & DIETETICS Maria de Lourdes Gumersell Elizabeth Deanna Kindler Syeda Ruqia Mehreen Abigail St. John

MASTER OF SCIENCE CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRICS Sheneé Harris Nicole Lopez Dane McCullough Angelene Rivera Jillian Sherry

MASTER OF SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS Genesis Cordero-Arbelo Michele Andrea Pfliger

MASTER OF SCIENCE NUTRITION & HUMAN PERFORMANCE Bethany Ann Aponte Lea Bell Samantha Dragustinovis Olivia Hilton Brittani Marie Johnson Ryan G. Loucks Laurie Jean Mankin Laura A. Martinez Angela B. NewMyer Antimo Joseph Quisito The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE CANDIDATES MASTER OF SCIENCE NUTRITION & HUMAN PERFORMANCE Bethany Ann Aponte Lea Bell Samantha Dragustinovis Olivia Hilton Brittani Marie Johnson Ryan G. Loucks Laurie Jean Mankin Laura A. Martinez Angela B. NewMyer Antimo Joseph Quisito

MASTER OF SCIENCE SPORTS SCIENCE & REHABILITATION Genesis Amal Acosta Irizarry Alison Renee Arnold Irisa Kennette Brown Gordon Walter Clark Anthony R. D'Amico Hollie L. Dawes Kemani D. Deloatch Jason J. Eusebio Megan Gourley Raegan Griffin Janelle LaCoille Teddy Laird Jada Lee Cady Rose Paquin Russell Sheldon Anthony Pompey Jr Adrian Reyes Nathan Alejandro Riley Makeda Shelton Destiny Thornton

The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE CANDIDATES MASTER OF SCIENCE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Christopher Affrunti Edward Bierals Alyssa Calvert Camiris Hooker Lucas Martin Alejandro Radilla Dr. Lynsey Rector Jonathan Isaiah Raheem Shivers Luke Standiford Andrew Sutton

DOCTOR OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION Kyleigh Alexandra Jackson

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION Natasha Danielle Blakley Michelle Christine Chick Becky Ann Coleman Kristen M. Columbus Jessica M. Cooper Bruce Edwin Hoffman Dr. Lukeman Adelaja Joseph Shittu Sheila D. Turner-Hammonds Jennifer Deneane Wall

*Denotes candidates also receiving a Master of Science degree. The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC DEGREE CANDIDATES DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Lauren Elizabeth Andis Braden Scott Attebury Erik Batt Kobe D. Boyer Nathan Brown Hailee Bullington Alyssa Callahan Robert Joseph Capehart III Gordon Walter Clark Austin Dennison Cloninger Morgan Cochran Koby Ward-Ervin Craft Blade W Crutchfield Andrea DeJarnett Shae Dwyer Jackson Harold Gibson Jessica Marie Grant Savannah Leimomi Guelda Sara Elizabeth Hancock Tyler Lee Hilmes Casie Horton Jack Antonio Howe Ryan Duane Kovacich Grace E. Lemons Caitlyn Grace Lynch Sahar Mandavisobi Brennan Metcalf Cooper Robert Page Kylee Renee Picquet Michael Thomas Pilarski Sami Farrukh Rashid Cameron Rennie Jessica M Richman Randi Cheyanne Robison Abigail Edith Stahlhut Blaine Thomas Tabler Paranda Suchada Uber Eric Dorrell Walker Alyssa Wheel Camryn R. Will The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC HONORS & RECOGNITIONS HONORS AWARD Given to students in recognition of exceptional academic performance in their College of Health Sciences degree program.

PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL Given to students in recognition of earning a place on the Dean’s list each trimester they were enrolled in their degree program.

PHI KAPPA PHI Those elected to membership include the top 7.5 percent of secondterm juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students.

LOGAN LEGACY AWARD Given to students who began Logan after being influenced by an immediate family member who graduated from Logan prior to them making their decision to attend here.

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC ACADEMIC HONORS & RECOGNITIONS HONORS AWARD Given to students in recognition of exceptional academic performance in their Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Given to students in recognition of graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average in their degree program.

PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL Given to students in recognition of earning a place on the Dean’s list each trimester they were enrolled in their degree program.

PHI KAPPA PHI Those elected to membership include the top 7.5 percent of secondterm juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students.

LOGAN LEGACY AWARD Given to students who began Logan after being influenced by an immediate family member who graduated from Logan prior to them making their decision to attend here.

UNIVERSITY MISSION AWARDS BELONGING AWARD This award recognizes a student who made a significant contribution to the enhancement, support, and/or furtherance of inclusion, unity, empowerment, and belonging at Logan University, in their profession, and/or in their community, in relation to understanding that each individual is unique, acknowledges our individual differences, while also creating a welcoming and supportive environment. They make everyone feel they are valued, welcome, and belong here at Logan University.

EVIDENCE INFORMED AWARD This award recognizes a student who demonstrates a dedication to evidence informed practice that exemplifies their ability to help move their profession forward.

LEADERS MADE AWARD This award recognizes a student regardless of a formal leadership position, who demonstrates outstanding leadership and initiative in encouraging teamwork and motivating peers to move toward a shared goal, leading by example, with character and integrity, and exhibiting a positive attitude.

LOGAN RESPECT AWARD The Logan RESPECT award recognizes a student who has shown a commitment to the ideals of the Logan University values including, diversity, empathy, putting students first, positive attitude, evidence informed decision making, character and integrity, and teamwork.

SERVICE AWARD This award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to the University community and/or their surrounding community through a sustained record of service during their time as a Logan University student.

HUGH B. LOGAN CLINIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Given to a student in the College of Chiropractic in recognition of having the highest overall average on all meta-competency outcomes in the Logan University Health Centers.

OUTSTANDING FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES BASIC SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude.

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC BASIC SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude.

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING PRE-CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude.

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside class time, quality feedback, and positive attitude.

J. CLAY MCDONALD OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Given to a staff member in the College of Health Sciences in recognition of their steadfast support of the educational experience at Logan University.

J. CLAY MCDONALD OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences who represents the program as a champion for health sciences education.

HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Given to a staff member in the College of Chiropractic in recognition of being voted an outstanding staff member by the graduating class and representing everything Hugh B. Logan envisioned for a successful institution.

HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in the College of Chiropractic in recognition of being voted an outstanding faculty member by the graduating class and representing everything Hugh B. Logan envisioned for a successful institution.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC HONORS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HUMAN BIOLOGY Magna Cum Laude Barry Gardner Summa Cum Laude Cory Matthew Dodd Jacob Lovitt

MASTER OF SCIENCE APPLIED NUTRITION & DIETETICS With Distinction Maria de Lourdes Gumersell With High Distinction Elizabeth Deanna Kindler Syeda Ruqia Mehreen Abigail St. John

MASTER OF SCIENCE CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRICS With Distinction Sheneé Harris With High Distinction Nicole Lopez Dane McCullough Angelene Rivera Jillian Sherry

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC HONORS MASTER OF SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS With High Distinction Genesis Cordero-Arbelo Michele Andrea Pfliger

MASTER OF SCIENCE NUTRITION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE With Distinction Samantha Dragustinovis Laurie Jean Mankin Angela B. NewMyer With High Distinction Bethany Ann Aponte Ryan G. Loucks Antimo Joseph Quisito

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC HONORS MASTER OF SCIENCE SPORTS SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION With Distinction Genesis Amal Acosta Irizarry Destiny Thornton With High Distinction Irisa Kennette Brown Gordon Walter Clark Anthony R. D'Amico Hollie L. Dawes Jason J. Eusebio Megan Rose Gourley Raegan Griffin Cady Rose Paquin Russell Sheldon Anthony Pompey Jr

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION With Distinction Natasha Danielle Blakley Becky Ann Coleman Dr. Lukeman Adelaja Joseph Shittu With High Distinction Michelle Christine Chick Kristen M. Columbus Jessica M. Cooper Bruce Edwin Hoffman Jennifer Deneane Wall

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC ACADEMIC HONORS DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Cum Laude Shae Dwyer Jackson Harold Gibson Savannah Leimomi Guelda Cameron Rennie Magna Cum Laude Cooper Robert Page Jessica M Richman Abigail Edith Stahlhut Alyssa Wheel Summa Cum Laude Nathan Brown Robert Joseph Capehart III Morgan Cochran Koby Ward-Ervin Craft Sara Elizabeth Hancock Randi Cheyanne Robison

ACADEMIC HONORS

VALEDICTORIAN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Morgan Cochran Randi Cheyanne Robison

LOGAN LEGACY RECOGNITION Morgan Cochran Father: Kurt Mechelke, DC - Class of April 2000 Brennan Metcalf Mother: Lynn Metcalf, DC - Class of April 2001 Genesis Cordero-Arbelo Sister: Zuleika Cordero-Arbelo, MS in Nutrition and Human Performance - Class of April 2023

ACADEMIC HONORS PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Deanna Kindler Abigail St. John Dane McCullough Jillian Sherry Irisa Kennette Brown Jason J. Eusebio Anthony R. D'Amico Russell Sheldon Anthony Pompey Jr Genesis Amal Acosta Irizarry Nathan Alejandro Riley Hollie L. Dawes Teddy Laird Raegan Griffin Destiny Thornton Leslie Castillo-Ortiz Cady Rose Paquin Christopher Affrunti Alejandro Radilla Edward Bierals Nathan Brown Robert Joseph Capehart III Morgan Cochran Koby Ward-Ervin Craft Sara Elizabeth Hancock Jack Antonio Howe Marcello Macellaio Randi Cheyanne Robison

PHI KAPPA PHI Bethany Ann Aponte Michelle Christine Chick Kristen M. Columbus Jessica M. Cooper Bruce Edwin Hoffman Syeda Ruqia Mehreen

UNIVERSITY MISSION AWARDS BELONGING AWARD Alyssa Wheel Destiny Thornton

EVIDENCE INFORMED AWARD Morgan Cochran Barry Gardner

LEADERS MADE AWARD Gordon Walter Clark Cory Dodd

LOGAN RESPECT AWARD Cooper Robert Page Irisa Kennette Brown

SERVICE AWARD Abigail Edith Stahlhut Bruce Edwin Hoffman

HUGH B. LOGAN CLINIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Morgan Cochran

OUTSTANDING FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Sarah Carter, PhD Jessica Hilton, DPHE, RDN, CDN

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES BASIC SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Sarah Luderer, PhD

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC BASIC SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Farzana Karim, PhD

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING PRE-CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Daniel Haun, DC, DACBR

COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Mero Nunez Jr., DC

OUTSTANDING FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS J. CLAY MCDONALD OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Terra Kneeland, MA

J. CLAY MCDONALD OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Michael Furtado, PT, DPT, EdD

HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Erica Ehrhard, MA

HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Jane Wibbenmeyer, DC

CHIROPRACTIC OATH In accordance with the law of nature, that law which God has prescribed to all people; and in consequence of my dedication to getting the sick well by the application of that law, I promise and swear to keep, to the best of my ability and judgement, the following Oath: I will observe and practice every acknowledged rule of professional conduct in relation with my profession, my patient, my colleague and myself. I will keep an open-mind regarding the progress of my profession, provided that these progressions shall be confined within the boundaries of the chiropractic science, philosophy and art. I will serve my patient to the best of my ability, violating neither their confidences nor their dignity, and in my association with patients I shall not violate that which is moral and right. I shall regard and refer to my fellow chiropractor with honor, giving credit where it is due. I shall improve my knowledge and skill, firm in my resolution to justify the responsibility, which the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic symbolizes and imposes. To all this, I pledge myself, knowing these ideals are prescribed by the dictates of reason alone.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logan University acknowledges that we gather today on the ancestral lands of the Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation, Kaskaskia Tribe and Kickapoo Tribe who were removed unjustly, and that we in this community are the beneficiaries of that removal. We honor them as we live, work and study here at Logan University and thank them for their stewardship of this land.