Brescia University awarded degrees to 182 graduates on May 8 and 9, 2026. The graduates represented 25 states and 14 countries. Of the total, 112 students received undergraduate degrees, while 70 earned graduate degrees. Links to photos and livestream recordings are provided below.
The following students received degrees and scholarly honors as indicated:
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (M.S. in Clinical Psychology), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology), Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.5, Magna Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.7, Summa Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.9
+Honors College, Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and/or Phi Alpha Honor Society
Kentucky
Ashland
Ashley Black, B.A. in Spanish
Beaver Dam
Brandon Davis, B.S. in Business
+Morgan Ann-Louise Lovins, M.S.W.
Breeze Patterson, M.S.W.
+Makenna Jade Stone, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Berea
Richelle Phillips, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Psychology and Business (Magna Cum Laude)
Bowling Green
Savannah Paige Jones, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Social Work and Sports Management (Cum Laude)
Natalie Michelle Knopp, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Linkin Ty Lockhart, B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude)
Elizabeth Richey, B.S.W.
Kristen Sanders, B.S.W. (Cum Laude)
Breckinridge
Makaylah Mae Sosh, B.S. in Business
Brownsville
Kelly Arnold, B.S.W. (Cum Laude)
Cadiz
Timothy Jacob Mendez, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Business and Art
+Alliyah Thomas, B.S. in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)
Calhoun
Jalee Dawn Pinkston, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Caneyville
Lyric Michael Snell, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Business and Accounting
Centertown
+Angelena Henderson, M.S.W.
Clay City
Amanda DeeVine, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Cloverport
Hannah Elizabeth Flood, B.S. in Elementary Education with Teacher Certification Grades P-5 (Summa Cum Laude)
Brandon Wirthwein, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Management
Elizabethtown
Matthew Parsons, B.S. in Biology
Fort Campbell
Jasmin Jones, B.S. in Biology
Frankfort
+Amy Flowers, B.S.W. (Summa Cum Laude)
Franklin
Amber Yesenia Lopez, B.A. in Political Science
Malyea Partinger, B.S. in Business (Magna Cum Laude)
Greenville
Casey Carter, A.S.in Business
Lexis Paige Lyons, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Cum Laude)
Jerriann Elizabeth Troutman, M.S.W.
Hancock
Erica Lindsey, B.S. in Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
Hawesville
Noah Edwards Thomas, B.A. in English: Emphasis in Professional Writing (Magna Cum Laude)
Adyson Kiara-Lynn Moore, B.S. in Accounting
Henderson
Madison Allanae Carter, M.S.W.
Sarah F. Emerson, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Gerrick Sheffer, B.S. in Psychology
+Emily Ann Tucker, B.S.W. (Magna Cum Laude)
Knottsville
Emilyann Marie Petri, B.S. in Business with History Minor *Cum Laude
Lawrenceburg
Cassandra Dawn Kean, B.S.W.
Leitchfield
+Jenna Leigh Lucas, B.S. in Psychology and Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)
Lewisport
+Jordan Taylor Cameron, B.S. in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude)
Jessika Rayne Stinnett, B.S. in Psychology
Lexington
Lucas Wright, A.S.in Engineering Studies with Physics Minor
Louisville
Barbara Katerine Cruz, B.S. in Psychology
Albert G. Fields Jr., B.S.W. (Cum Laude)
Ezekiel Isom, B.S. in Business
Finn Martin, B.S. in Business
Cherrish Elizabeth Slaymaker, A.S.in Psychology
Maceo
+Connor Joseph Calhoun, B.S. in Psychology and Business: Emphasis in Management (Summa Cum Laude)
Madisonville
+Kelsey Dugger, M.S.W.
Imani Morran, B.S. in Psychology
Melber
+Sheila Marie Womble, M.S.W.
Morehead
McKenzie A. Lewis, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Morgantown
William Denzel Embry, B.S. in Business (Cum Laude)
Onton
Mary Kathryn Dunville, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Owensboro
+Breanna Nicole Alderton, M.S. in Clinical Psychology
Pamela Barlow, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Mikayla Brasher, B.S.W.
Chantelle Nicole Cassell, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
+Rilee Chance, B.S. in Psychology: Emphasis in Neuroscience (Magna Cum Laude)
Lance Ashten Dickens, B.S. in Accounting
Ciin Sian Dim, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Education and Business
Heather Doss, M.S.W.
+Keely Mae Eans, M.S. in Clinical Psychology
Jennifer Christine Ftacek, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology
+Josephine Louisa Gesser, B.S. in Biology with Chemistry Minor (Cum Laude)
Alyssa Diane Gillim, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Benjamin Grannan, B.S. in Computer Science
Tierney Hemminger, B.S.W.
Madelyn Grace Hempen, A.S. in Health Sciences
Angela Kurz, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Mackenzie Lane, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Khai Suan Lian, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Madison Danielle Martin, B.S. in Accounting
Abigail Lea Murphy, B.S. in Business
Taryne Telia O’Bryan, B.S.W. (Cum Laude)
Samuel Reid Patton, B.S. in Business (Magna Cum Laude)
Hannah Pearl, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Amanda Poole, A.A. in Human Services
Omayma M. Reyes-Bruton, A.S.in Psychology
Valentine Richards, B.S.W.
Haley Rigling, B.S. in Special Education Learning Behavior Disorders with Teacher Certification in P-12 and Elementary Education P-5 (Summa Cum Laude)
Daniel Steitler, B.A. in History (Summa Cum Laude)
+Gay Taw, B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude)
Carlee Widmer, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Lindsey Wilson, B.S.W.
Margie Anna Wooldridge, B.S. in Psychology
Cynthia Maria Magdalena Zuniga, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Paducah
Katelyn Renee Dykes, B.S. in Special Education Learning Behavior Disorders with Teaching Certification in P-12 and Elementary Education P-5
Leslie Angelean Reid, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
+Zoe Smithson, B.S. in Psychology and Social, has met all requirements for certification in Public Child Welfare in Kentucky (Summa Cum Laude)
Philpot
Kaylee McMahan Fulkerson, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
William Brody Kurz, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Patricia Nichole Rhinerson, B.A. in Theology: Emphasis in Pastoral Studies with Music Minor (Summa Cum Laude)
Sophia Nicole Wedding, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Princeton
Cabott Kinsolving, B.A. English with Philosophy Minor
Reynolds Station
Sabrina Ann Smith, B.S.W., has met all requirements for certification in Public Child Welfare in Kentucky
Robards
Madelyn Renee Bennett, B.S. in Elementary Education, Teacher Certification Grades P-5 (Summa Cum Laude)
Scottsville
Jaylee Donielle Covington, B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude)
Shepherdsville
Abigail Nicole Shaver, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Whitesville
Taylor Marie Wathen, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Arkansas
Forrest City
Austin Blaine Mathew, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Jasper
Mikaela Cheyenne Madison, M.S.W.
Alabama
Gadsden
Audrey Elaine Owens, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Arizona
Phoenix
Abria M. Zimmer, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
California
Glendora
Jamie Christine States, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Highland
Savannah Rose Lehr, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Los Angeles
+Jessica Lee-Set Doria, M.S.W.
Niguel
Amber Noelle Jones, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Placerville
Sabrina Smith, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Florida
Bradenton
Nala Josephine Gato, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Davenport
Nia Curry, B.S.W.
Daytona Beach
Tiffany Duncan, B.S.W.
Miami
Miranda Watkins, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Tampa
Samura Reese, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
West Palm Beach
Esmeralda Munoz, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Georgia
Atlanta
Tahisha “Yolanda” Pope, B.S.W.
Augusta
Elise Marianne Wimmer Harvey, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Douglasville
Shaundell E. Inniss, M.S.W.
Woodstock
Reilly Elizabeth Mesaros, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Hawaii
Hilo
Sherridan Nelson Langacker, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Makawao
Ilihia Keawekane, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Illinois
Chicago
Dylan Richard Warda, B.S. in Business (Cum Laude)
Edwardsville
Gavin Huebner, B.S. in Psychology: Emphasis in Sports
Joliet
Michael Ascencio, B.S. in Business (Magna Cum Laude)
Macon
+Emily Wilcox, B.S.W. (Magna Cum Laude)
Rockford
Geneva Kay Lynn Hann, B.S. in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)
Spring Grove
Griffin Scott Taylor, B.S. in Business (Cum Laude)
Springfield
Chad K. Robinson, B.A. in Theology: Emphasis in Pastoral Studies
White Hall
Katheryn Downing, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Indiana
Corydon
Joseph William Lasher, B.S. in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude)
Abigail Russel, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Summa Cum Laude)
Evansville
Braedon Christie, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
Huntingburg
Mikah Danielle Goeppner, B.S. in Biology with Chemistry Minor (Cum Laude)
Newburgh
Katelyn Elizabeth Heaton, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Rockport
+Piper Elaine Gainer, B.S. in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude)
Shoals
Cheaney Michelle Archer, M.S.W.
Tell City
Cami Galloway, B.S.W., has met all requirements for certification in Public Child Welfare in Kentucky (Cum Laude)
Wadesville
Chase Christie, B.S. in Business
Maryland
Manchester
Lillian Austin, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Mississippi
Redford
Renata A. Savage, M.S.W.
North Carolina
Bladenboro
Holly M. Carlyle-Butler, M.S.W.
Nebraska
Arlington
Megan Nissen, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
New Hampshire
Amherst
Emily Sweet, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
New York
Fredonia
Kennedy Kujawa, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
New Hyde Park
Jamie Marie Walsh, M.S.W.
Poughkeepsie
Chrisanthi Anemelos, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Scotia
Kyle Marcus Casanova Brown, B.S. in Biology
Smithtown Long Island
Julia McHugh, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Unionville
Ashley Marie Kincaid-Smith, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Utica
Vincent J. Barbato, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Business and Psychology
Nevada
Las Vegas
Shoshanna Clara Koszer, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Reno
+Diane Sullivan, M.S. in Clinical Psychology
Oregon
Klamath Falls
Hillarie Shanae Hall, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
South Carolina
Hartsville
Teagen Rachel Windham, B.A. in English with Philosophy Minor
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Megan F. Konz, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Tennessee
Fayetteville
+Julie Plant Miller, M.S.W.
Westmoreland
Britney Burkhart, B.S.W., has met all requirements for certification in Public Child Welfare in Kentucky
Texas
Dallas
Lesly Clara Evans, B.S. in Psychology (Cum Laude)
Frances McKnight, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Brownsville
Brianna Renee de la Cruz, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Virginia
Fredericksburg
Robert Anthony Annunziato, B.A. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Political Science and History
Saltville
Bethany Joannou Hogston, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Winchester
Katherine Frances Killmer, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Wyoming
Moorcroft
Kortney Lovett, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Argentina
Rosario Santa Fe
Joaquin C. Palacios, A.S.in Engineering Studies
Brazil
Curitiba
+Maria Eduarda Rodrigues Feres, M.B.A. with Management Emphasis
San Paulo
Lucas Cabral dos Santos, B.S. in Business with Computer and Psychology Minor (Cum Laude)
Canada
Jonathon Foti, B.S. in Business
Colombia
Bucaramanga
Jose Gabriel Marino Saavedra, B.S. in Business
Cyprus
Larnaca
Nicholas Pavlas, B.S. in Computer Science
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Guillermo Miguel Basilis Calzada, B.S. in Psychology: Emphasis in Sports
England
London
Israel Momodu, B.S. in Psychology (Cum Laude)
Kenya
Nairobi
Jesse James Thuku Waithaka, A.S.in Engineering Studies
Mexico
Madera Chihuahua
Aylin Dominguez Gonzalez, B.S. in Business
Montenegro
Herceg Novi
Nikola Ticic, B.S. in Computer Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Netherlands
Dronten
Marie-Louise Carmen de Jong, B.S. in Psychology
South Africa
Johannesburg
Darian David Pretorius, B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude)
Spain
Madrid
Javier María Fernández Albandea, B.S. in Business
Turkey
Adana
Mustafa Yıldız, B.S. in Business
Antalya
Tuna Yiğit Konukçu, B.S. in Computer Science
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