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William Peace University
2021 Commencementfor
May 8 . 2021Main Lawn
Raleigh, North Carolina
Traditional Bagpipe Marches Adrian McNeil
“Pomp and Circumstance” (Edward Elgar) Amalgam Brass
National Anthem* 9:30 a.m. Desire Lora | 3:30 p.m. Mary-Margaret Hanna
Invocation* Rev. Dr. R. Lee Carter, William C. Bennett Chaplain
Welcome & Remarks Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D., President
Presentation of Candidates Melanie Fuller, Ph.D., Registrar
Lori Holcomb McClaren, Ph.D., Executive Director of the School of
Professional Studies
Conferring of Degrees Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D.
Closing Remarks Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D.
Benediction* Rev. Dr. R. Lee Carter
Recessional* Amalgam Brass
William Peace University Alma Mater* 9:30 a.m. Quentin Germain | 3:30 p.m. Matthew Monroe
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Traditional Bagpipe Marches Adrian McNeil
“Pomp and Circumstance” (Edward Elgar) Amalgam Brass
National Anthem* 9:30 a.m. Desire Lora | 3:30 p.m. Mary-Margaret Hanna
Invocation* Rev. Dr. R. Lee Carter, William C. Bennett Chaplain
Welcome & Remarks Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D., President
Presentation of Candidates Melanie Fuller, Ph.D., Registrar
Lori Holcomb McClaren, Ph.D., Executive Director of the School of
Professional Studies
Conferring of Degrees Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D.
Closing Remarks Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D.
Benediction* Rev. Dr. R. Lee Carter
Recessional* Amalgam Brass
William Peace University Alma Mater* 9:30 a.m. Quentin Germain | 3:30 p.m. Matthew Monroe
* Audience please stand if able.
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Robert A. IngramMr. Robert Ingram, also known as Bob, is a General Partner at Hatteras Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage life science companies. Prior to joining Hatteras, Mr. Ingram was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
GlaxoWellcome. Mr. Ingram co-led the merger and integration that formed GlaxoSmithKline. Upon reaching mandatory retirement age of 60, Mr. Ingram served as the Vice Chairman, Pharmaceuticals at GSK before becoming Strategic Advisor to the CEO of GlaxoSmithKline Plc. Mr. Ingram is currently Chairman of the Boards of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. He recently retired as Chairman of the Board of Novan, Inc., a late-stage pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, and as Chairman of the Board of Cree. In 2013, Mr. Ingram received the NACD B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors.
At the request of US President George H.W. Bush, Mr. Ingram formed and chaired the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. In 2006, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Advisory Board. He accepted his third Presidential appointment most recently in 2019, when he was appointed by President Donald J. Trump’s administration to serve on the Presidential Cancer Panel. In 2014, Mr. Ingram received the North Carolina Award for public service, the highest civilian honor the state can bestow on an individual. Mr. Ingram currently serves on the boards of HBM Healthcare Investments and Novan, Inc., the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the Research Triangle Institute, and is Chairman of the Board of the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation.
Mr. Ingram is a member of numerous other civic and professional organizations, including the Boards for the James B. Hunt Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy, CEO Roundtable on Cancer, and the Advisory Council of the Congressional Task Force on Biomedical Research and Innovation.
Mr. Ingram graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration.
2021Commencement Speaker & Honorary Degree Recipient
2021Awards
The Katherine Bryan Sloan Graham Award for academic achievement was established in 1969 in memory of the late Katherine Bryan Sloan Graham, the first student to matriculate at the Peace Institute in 1872. The award is presented to the graduating senior whose academic record places him/her at the top of his/her class as Valedictorian. Additionally, this award is given to the student who, in the faculty’s opinion, exemplifies commendable traits of citizenship, cooperation, and concern for others.
Mackenzie Danielle Allison, B.A., Psychology
The Outstanding Graduate Award is presented to the William Peace University graduate who is the outstanding member of the graduating class in their academic, social, and religious leadership; in acceptance of obligations; and in general interpretation of the ideals of William Peace University.
Traditional Undergraduate Outstanding GraduateJenica Epiphany Myers, B.A., Communication
School of Professional Studies Outstanding GraduateFrancene B. Richardson, B.S., Business Administration
McCormick Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes a full-time faculty member with the characteristics of a master teacher and scholar, concern for the development of students, and a commitment to education. Nominations are made by students, faculty, and staff. The Office of Academic Affairs, in consultation with past recipients, selects the yearly recipient.
Lisa Bonner, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Department Chair of Science and Mathematics
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Sarah BargeSarah Barge is the President of the William Peace University Alumni Association and member of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Barge graduated from Peace College in 1979. During her time as a student, she was the President of the Student Government Association, member of the French Club, active in campus ministry, the ping pong intramural champion, and selected by her classmates as Ms. Peace 1979.
After graduation from Peace, Ms. Barge completed her bachelor’s degree in home economics and food sciences at UNCG and went on to have a long career as a registered dietitian.
Ms. Barge credits two former Peace professors for much of her personal and professional success. Drs. Kinkaid and de Luca have continued to support and mentor Ms. Barge long after graduation and she keeps in regular communication with them both.
Ms. Barge and her husband Shep, have one daughter and two granddaughters who live in the Raleigh area. She is an active member of her church St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA.
2021Student Commencement Speaker
Summer Anderson JacobsB.A., EducationThe Student Commencement Speaker is an honor granted to one graduating senior. To be considered, students must be in good academic standing and good conduct standing to ensure they are exemplary representatives of their graduating class. After applying, students are selected by their peers through a voting process.
2021Alumni Board President
Alumni Distinguished Advising Awards are given each year to a first-year advisor and a major advisor who demonstrate excellence in academic advising, support of advising program goals, and commitment to the improvement of advising effectiveness.
First-Year AdvisorJ. Adair Robertson, M.S., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of International Studies
Major AdvisorRoger Christman, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Communication and Simulation & Game Design and Department Chair of Art, Communication, and Simulation & Game Design
The Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, initiated in 2021, recognizes one part-time faculty member in our Traditional Undergraduate program and one in the School of Professional Studies. William Peace University benefits from the positive contributions of many part-time faculty members who are dedicated to outstanding teaching, which may include classroom innovation, consistent commitment to students and their success, and contributions to the academic department or University. The award recipients must have taught at William Peace University for at least three semesters.
Traditional Undergraduate RecipientMimi Alvarez, J.D., Instructor of Criminal Justice
School of Professional Studies RecipientLawrence Eisenberg, M.A., M.S., Instructor of Psychology
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Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree Merchaunt Aal-Anubia Greensboro, NC Simulation and Game Design | Writing
Sara Elise Ackerman Logan, UT Psychology
Uvaldo Acosta Clement, NC Psychology
Rossio Karely Aguilar Padilla Criminal Justice
***†+ MacKenzie Danielle Allison Durham, NC Psychology
Sha’tajonae Iyonna Armstrong Fayetteville, NC Psychology
+ Rachel Catherine Ashworth Goldsboro, NC History
William T. Atkins Apex, NC Simulation and Game Design
Sydney Elizabeth Austin Ocracoke Island, NC Sport and Fitness Studies
Tyshawn Montrell Barrett Criminal Justice
Marketta Deyonna Bennett Greensboro, NC Communication
**†+ Jayda Lee Bernard Knightdale, NC Simulation and Game Design
Alyson Marie Bishop Hillsborough, NC Education
* Brandon Joseph Bishop, Sr. History
*** Johnathan Marcas Bizzell Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice
Matthew Robert Boteler New Oxford, PA Biology
*† Brandi Leigh Bower Louisburg, NC Psychology
Shymik Nasir Bradshaw Marshville, NC Simulation and Game Design
* Page Alexander Brady Raleigh, NC Psychology
Taylor Leong Breito Raleigh, NC Simulation and Game Design
*** Nina Mariam Gemila Britton-Steinbacher Hamburg, Germany Strategic Communication
Alexander Lewis Brooks Raleigh, NC English
Jennifer Thomas Brower Sanford, NC Interdisciplinary Studies
Jesse David Brown Simulation and Game Design
** Tatiana Maria Brown Durham, NC History
*** Barbara Bruce Prague, Czech Republic Education
Erik Robert Bruun-Andersen Sport and Fitness Studies
Timothy Elijah Bullock Columbia, SC Psychology
John Edward Burwell Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice
Cameron Alvester Carrington Raleigh, NC Pre-Law
Endeja Angel Carter Communication
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*** Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude + Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society † Honors Program
Latin Honors indicated in this program are based upon GPA calculations at the end of the fall semester. All final grades earned at William Peace University will be included in grade-point average calculations for final determination of graduating with honors.
Robert John Casey Old Orchard Beach, ME Psychology
Skylar Paige Conklin Chester, NY Sport and Fitness Studies
Griffin David Cross Franklinton, NC Simulation and Game Design
Khadijah Sari Daniels Greenville, NC Biology
Nolan Andrew Davis Oxford, NC Communication
** Luke Edward Deeter Clemmons, NC Simulation and Game Design
Jordan Alexis Dohmann Criminal Justice
George Austin Dreyer Clayton, NC Political Science
Jacob Harrison Eimers Holly Springs, NC Simulation and Game Design
Chase Anders Dane Elliott Durham, NC Criminal Justice
Kaylea Michelle Eubanks Willow Spring, NC Interdisciplinary Studies
Mattias Henry Gariepy Pittsburgh, PA Simulation and Game Design
**† Nathan Warren Gay Clinton, NC Criminal Justice
Katherine Gil San Antonio, TX Sport and Fitness Studies
Bergin Elizabeth Gillespie Dumfries, VA Communication
Natenale Keletay Girmay Binghamton, NC Criminal Justice
Karla Sofía Gómez Elescano Lima, Peru Communication
** Joanna Lynn Griggs Franklin, VA Education
Candice Alise Hall Raleigh, NC Psychology
Julia Taylor Hardy Franklinton, NC Communication
Destinie Amelia Harrington Charlotte, NC Communication
Treace Anna Lashele Harris Raleigh, NC History
Jacob Charles Hecker Utica, NY Simulation and Game Design
Elizabeth May Hessler Crewe, VA English
Hayley Elizabeth Hillison Cary, NC Criminal Justice
Alfonso Lamar Holmes Orlando, FL Simulation and Game Design
Megan Catherine Horwath Pinehurst, NC Simulation and Game Design
Jala Cordise Hoskins Wilson, NC Liberal Studies
Haley Boyd Huffman Education
* Cole Franklin Jackson Clayton, NC Simulation and Game Design
Savannah Raine Jackson Chesapeake, VA Sport and Fitness Studies
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**† Summer Anderson Jacobs Youngsville, NC Education
** Erica Catherine James Bel Air, MD Psychology
Molly Claire Jarman Fuquay-Varina, NC Arts Administration
Mikayla Selima Johnson-Davis Raleigh, NC Writing | History
Bryan Adem Joseph Charlotte, NC Simulation and Game Design
Elizabeth Renae Kaspala Jacksonville, NC Sport and Fitness Studies
*** Michael Lee Knott Raleigh, NC English
* Jeffrey Craig Knox New Hartford, CT Sport and Fitness Studies
Kayleigh Michelle Kotofsky Winston-Salem, NC Anthropology
* Jason Dale Lassiter Clayton, NC Simulation and Game Design
Samuel Evan Lavinder Cary, NC Criminal Justice
Kyle Allen Lowke Concord, NC Psychology
** Nichole Renee Lugo San Diego, CA Criminal Justice
Sarah Leigh Mariassov Lincoln, NE Education
Cody Austin McDaniel Wake Forest, NC Simulation and Game Design
Simeon Hardy McFarland Durham, NC Simulation and Game Design
Tyler Jay McManus Durham, NC Simulation and Game Design
Adrian Malayna Megee Wilmington, NC English
Chandler Richard Metcalf Sacramento, CA Sport and Fitness Studies
Brianna Colette Michaud Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice
Jonathan David Scott Miller Nassau, Bahamas Sport and Fitness Studies
Lilly Samantha Mills Asheville, NC Theatre | English
Kristina Marie Mojica Manteca, CA Psychology
Aminah Maryam Muhammad Greensboro, NC English
**†+ Jenica Epiphany Myers Charlotte, NC Communication
** Victoria Ann Nista Apex, NC Education
**+ Olivia Lauren Oates Apex, NC Education
**+ Robin Lee Oke Tampa, FL Education
** Isaiah Ortega Youngsville, NC Criminal Justice
** Jacob Luke Owens Goldsboro, NC Simulation and Game Design
** Rebecca Annabelle Owens New Bern, NC Education
Mariah-Chanel D’andra Partin Raleigh, NC Sport and Fitness Studies
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
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William Lawrence Payne Fenton, MO Simulation and Game Design
Isabela Raquel Peña Raleigh, NC Psychology
Damian Damarcus Perry Franklinton, NC Communication
Christian Ponce Mount Olive, NC Simulation and Game Design
Joseph Thomas Powers-Jeffers Political Science
Michelle Victoria Presutti Raleigh, NC Communication
Jocelyn Proulx Biology
Zekia Tiannie Randle Raleigh, NC Education
Jamielee Rodriguez Brooklyn, NY Psychology | Criminal Justice
† Stephanie Lynn Romero-Reyes Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice
* Kyle Henri Rooze Simulation and Game Design
Chandler Keith Saunders Apex, NC Criminal Justice | Psychology
Asia Ashania Scott Creedmoor, NC Sport and Fitness Studies
Dara Nicole Scott Communication
Alec Micah Seaton Wendell, NC Sport and Fitness Studies
Tyson Christianson Sellers Asheville, NC Communication
† Xavier Christopher James Snow Fayetteville, NC Simulation and Game Design
John Keever Sullivan Raleigh, NC History
Gavin Lee Taylor Summerfield, NC Criminal Justice
Kylie Adair Taylor Raleigh, NC Psychology
Victoria Susan Tomeo Cary, NC Liberal Studies
* Heather Marie Toone Danville, VA Psychology | English
*** Ashley Nicole Varga Rolesville, NC Criminal Justice
* Makenzie Marie Ward Rockingham, NC Education
Daniella Nicole Williams Fayetteville, NC Criminal Justice
** Michael Coleman Wright Raleigh, NC Simulation and Game Design
*** Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude + Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society † Honors Program
Latin Honors indicated in this program are based upon GPA calculations at the end of the fall semester. All final grades earned at William Peace University will be included in grade-point average calculations for final determination of graduating with honors.
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Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Emily Rose Bannerman Yonkers, NY Musical Theatre
Drake Larry Davis Newton Grove, NC Musical Theatre
Nicholas Alexander Davis Newton Grove, NC Musical Theatre
***+ Marie Ann Del Valle Coppin Puerto Rico Musical Theatre
Michael Jesse Farmer Knightdale, NC Musical Theatre
Lily Emma Kaur Kang Clinton, NC Musical Theatre
Deanna Camille Richards Charlotte, NC Musical Theatre
Zoe Sinton-Covens Clayton, NC Musical Theatre
Sara Jean Siwinski Tampa, FL Musical Theatre
* Julia Marie Walsh Raleigh, NC Musical Theatre
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science Degree Suzanne Crowe Aldridge Crossnore, NC Marketing
Shawnte Oriece Andre-Sanders Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Abigail Lynne Benton High Springs, FL Marketing
***† Dylan West Betancourt Garner, NC Business Administration
** Jacob Gibson Bradfield Business Administration
* Brittany Elizabeth Carpenter Concord, NC Exercise and Sport Science
Melissa Cervantes Fuquay-Varina, NC Business Administration
* Avion Porshéa Cobb Raleigh, NC Business Administration
*** Brianna Nicole Davis Clayton, NC Business Administration
Shawna Renee Edwards Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Collin J. Faucette Creedmoor, NC Business Administration
Tara-Lynn Marie Flick Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice
Jose Victor Garcia Ramirez Raleigh, NC Business Analytics
*** Austin McGee Hallstrand Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Nadeen N. Hamdan Raleigh, NC Biology
* Elizabeth Ziquierria Hammond Sanford, NC Exercise and Sport Science
Samuel Pate Hardison Wallace, NC Business Administration
*† Austin Chase Herndon Dunn, NC Biology
Nathan Aaron Holt Sanford, NC Business Analytics
* Sonyja Crawford Holt Wendell, NC Business Administration
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Whitney Alana Hunt Durham, NC Biology
*+ David Hyukbin Jo Raleigh, NC Biology
Austin Reid Johnson Graham, NC Biology
Sharon Renee Jones Franklinton, NC Criminal Justice
Brienna Lynn Laskowski Albemarle, NC Business Administration
* Ryan Alston Lawrence Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Diego Lugo-Charrez Raleigh, NC Exercise and Sport Science
* Alexis Rose Luther Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Christian Jules Malone Hamden, CT Biology
Colin Finn McGrady Wilmington, NC Exercise and Sport Science
Maximilian Leonard Mitchell Business Administration
† Alexia Bre’Ana Moore Knightdale, NC Biology
** Nina Yeager Morgan Wendell, NC Business Administration
** Megan Lynn Mueller Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Jennifer Marie Myers Poulsbo, WA Business Administration
***+ Makayla Jordan Nicely Brandon, FL Biology
Cagney McKenna O’Brien Boothbay Harbor, ME Business Analytics
Tatianna Francine Occena Spring Valley, NY Business Administration
Maiah Ciearra Overton-Ashford Bowie, MD Business Administration | Pre-Law
Pablo De Jesus Peralta Serrato Business Administration
Nicholas Phan Raleigh, NC Business Analytics
Sarah Elizabeth Pigott Raleigh, NC Business Administration
* Gabriel Thomas Pinon Rolesville, NC Business Analytics
William Tate Proctor Clayton, NC Business Administration
Logan Amara Pulley Wendell, NC Business Administration
Kristin Rosalie Raggi Sarasota, FL Business Administration
Roben Ramirez-Santiago Raleigh, NC Exercise and Sport Science
**+ Francene B. Richardson Durham, NC Business Administration
Ana Maria Rodriguez Los Angeles, CA Exercise and Sport Science
* Bhomik Rudani Surat, India Business Analytics
*** Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude + Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society † Honors Program
Latin Honors indicated in this program are based upon GPA calculations at the end of the fall semester. All final grades earned at William Peace University will be included in grade-point average calculations for final determination of graduating with honors.
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George William Ryan, III Waxhaw, NC Exercise and Sport Science
Jaymesha Marie Francis Sanders West Haven, CT Business Administration
Nicolas Alvin Shelton Stokesdale, NC Biology
Shadiah La’Cole Shumate Raleigh, NC Business Administration
* Valorie Hood Smith Vandemere, NC Business Administration
* Gabriella Kiara Talucci Raleigh, NC Biology
Jadler Nelson Kervens Telemaque Port-au-Prince, Haiti Business Administration
Jorge Aguilar-Valdovinos Biscoe, NC Business Administration
Devin William Warfield Raleigh, NC Business Administration
Grant Li Warren Apex, NC Business Analytics
* Joann Maranda Wendling Albion, MI Leadership and Nonprofit Administration
John Gavin Wheeler Fayetteville, NC Business Analytics
Garrison Allen Wolford Wake Forest, NC Exercise and Sport Science
Candidates for the Bachelor Science in Nursing Amy Josephine Anspach Wake Forest, NC Nursing
Breck Richelle Buster Raleigh, NC Nursing
Melissa Kay Daniel Wake Forest, NC Nursing
Ashley Maureen Daniels Willow Spring, NC Nursing
Sandra Hobson Everette Angier, NC Nursing
***+ Lisa Sexton Ezell Eden, NC Nursing
** Ashley Kathleen Forehand Sanford, NC Nursing
** Caroline Rochelle Garnes Nursing
Christopher M. Gentry Henderson, NC Nursing
Elaine Nicole Hagwood Nursing
Nanette Marie Merritt Wake Forest, NC Nursing
Dyrek Kaseem Miller Spring Valley, NY Nursing
Julia Louise Nejadi Cary, NC Nursing
*** Jason Clevo Wilson Durham, NC Nursing
*** Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude + Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society † Honors Program
Latin Honors indicated in this program are based upon GPA calculations at the end of the fall semester. All final grades earned at William Peace University will be included in grade-point average calculations for final determination of graduating with honors.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science Degree
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University SealThe University Seal was updated in 2011 to reflect the new name of the institution, William Peace University, and to represent its rich history. In 1930, Peace Institute was renamed Peace, A Junior College for Women and in 1943, renamed Peace College. In 2011, the administration and Trustees announced the institution would transition from a single gender institution into a fully co-educational school. The new name was chosen in honor of William Peace, founder of and original benefactor. Throughout its history, Peace’s motto has been, “Esse Quam Videri”—“To be, rather than to seem”—which is also the State of North Carolina’s motto, adopted in 1893.
University MaceAs early as the twelfth century, academic institutions carried ceremonial maces indicating the academic integrity of the university was protected by God and all truth which flowed from God. The William Peace University Mace is a symbol of academic authority and is carried in all academic processions including Academic Convocation, Commencement, Academic Awards Day, and other formal University ceremonies. The William Peace University Mace was presented as a gift and lasting legacy from the graduating Class of 2016 during Class Day and in honor of the occasion of the Installation of Dr. Brian C. Ralph, 11th President of William Peace University. The design of the mace incorporates elements of the University seal on one side, and the seal of the Presbyterian Church (USA) on the other side. A cross and a torch are imposed on the diamond background and represents Christianity and the torch signifies knowledge. On the banner beneath the torch and cross is the date 1857, the founding of the Peace Institute. The elements of the cross and torch are further displayed in the gold surrounds that sit atop the staff. The mace bearer is typically the Faculty Moderator who wears a medallion bearing the seal of the University. When not in use, the Mace is displayed in Main Parlor alongside the Peace College Mace, which was first used in 1999. A new display case was constructed in April 2016 to honor the importance of these two symbols of our academic history.
The Honorary Doctoral DegreeWilliam Peace University’s honorary doctoral degree was established as the highest academic award in 2011 by former WPU President, Dr. Debra M. Townsley, and the University’s Board of Trustees. Previous recipients include:
Elizabeth Averill Harkey ’38 (2011)W. Trent Ragland, Jr. (2011)*Rep. Deborah K. Ross (2011)William G. Ross (2011)*Josephine Beatty Chadwick ’43 (2012)Hon. Burley B. Mitchell (2012)Harvey A. Schmitt (2012)Erskine Bowles (2013)Jacquelin Quesenberry Jeutter ’50 (2013)*Fay Jackson Anderson ’54 (2014)Nancy L. McFarlane (2014)Annie L. Wilkerson, M.D. (2014)*Sara Jo Allen Manning ’58 ’60 (2015)
Assad Meymandi, M.D. (2015)Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D. (2015)Lynn Kendrick Erdman ’75 (2016)Sally Buckner (2017)*James F. Goodmon (2017)Jamie Valvano (2018)Machelle Sanders (2019)Mitchell Silver (2020)Robert A. Ingram (2021)
*Deceased
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University MarshalsWilliam Peace University Marshals are those students who have achieved the highest academic standing among their peers. This year’s University Marshals include:
Anooshay Ahmad ’22Shelby Cooper ’23Alisha Dhar ’24Katelyn Doyle ’24
Logan Moore ’23Allison Schaper ’22Heather Spataro ’22
Academic RegaliaThe pomp and pageantry of the William Peace University academic ceremonies grow out of a rich tradition of scholarship and religion. The bagpipes that herald the academic procession have their origins in the High Scottish Presbyterian Church ritual in which honored individuals are piped into an arena. The wearing of colorful academic apparel at academic convocations and commencement ceremonies serves as a reminder of our union with an academic heritage whose ceremonial tradition dates from the medieval university. William Peace University graduates wear gowns of Peace Green with hoods of the same color trimmed in white.
Faculty wear the regalia of the institution that conferred their highest degree. The doctoral gowns are usually faced with black velvet, although the color of the velvet may vary according to the field of study. Hoods, which differ in length according to the level of the degree held, are lined with the official colors of the university or college that conferred the degree, usually with one color forming a chevron pattern over the other.
Faculty hoods are edged and bound with velvet in the color appropriate to the field of study. The colors in the hoods and gowns of faculty and administrators represent the following fields in which degrees were earned:
Apricot: NursingBrown: Fine ArtsCitron: Social WorkCrimson: JournalismDark Blue: PhilosophyGolden Yellow: ScienceGreen: MedicineLemon Yellow: Library ScienceLight Blue: EducationOrange: EngineeringPeacock Blue: Public Administration
Pink: MusicPurple: LawSage Green: Physical EducationSalmon Pink: Public HealthScarlet: TheologyYellow Brown: Commerce, Business, AccountancyWhite: Arts, Letters, Humanities
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Faculty & Staff EmeritiEmilie Patton de Luca, Ph.D., French
S. David Frazier, Ph.D., President EmeritusValerie G. Hall, Ph.D., History
Korrel Kanoy, Ph.D., PsychologyArchie Ritchie, M.S., Mathematics
Bes Spangler, Ph.D., EnglishLaura G. Vick, Ph.D., Anthropology
University Faculty, 2021Mohamdod Alzer, M.A., Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
Corinne Andersen, Ph.D., Professor of EnglishAnthony Biasello, J.D., Assistant Professor of BusinessJennifer Blush, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology
Amanda Bock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special EducationLisa Bonner, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Rhonda Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of BiologyRev. R. Lee Carter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religion and William C. Bennett Chaplain
Roger Christman, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Communication and Simulation and Game DesignBrandon Crews, M.A.D., Assistant Professor of Simulation and Game Design
Alexandra Daniels, M.A., Assistant Professor of AnthropologyCharles Duncan, Ph.D., Professor of English
Heidi Gailor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of BusinessR. Matthew Hodge, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Sandra Holsonback, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of BusinessCaleb Husmann, D.A., Assistant Professor of Political Science
Erica Jastrow, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of NursingJanelle Jennings-Alexander, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English
Elizabeth Kusko, D.A., Associate Professor of Political ScienceEliza Laskowski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of EnglishHrvoje Lusic, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Marti Maguire, M.A., Assistant Professor of CommunicationF. Scott McElreath, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy
Kayce Meginnis-Payne, Ph.D., Associate Professor of PsychologyVincent Melomo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology
Patrick Myer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of BiologyWade Newhouse, Ph.D., Professor of English
Kenneth Nilson, M.S., Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport ScienceCarolyn Nye, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business
Katherine Otis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of HistoryAmy Pridgen, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Ruth Reece, M.A., Assistant Professor of MathematicsJ. Adair Robertson, M.S., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Jennifer Russell, Ed.D., Associate Professor of EducationEugenia Treadwell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication
Robin Vincent, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of EducationMichelle Wang, M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Business
Betty Witcher, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
In the heart of Carolina,’Neath its skies of blue,
Stands our noble Alma Mater,Glorious to view.
Classic in her broad proportions,Looks she proudly down
Reared against the arch of heaven,With the stars for crown.
ChorusLift the chorus, speed it onward; Let it never cease;
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Hail, all hail, to Peace!
Alma MaterWilliam Peace University
Words by Miss Martha McCorkle and Miss Nannie Carrington Dinwiddie, Peace Institute Instructorand daughter of James Dinwiddie, 2nd president, 1890–1907.
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15 East Peace StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27604
www.peace.edu
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