SWU Celebrates December 2023 Graduates

Jan 3, 2024 | by SWU Marketing | Academics | Graduation

CENTRAL, S.C. — On Friday, December 8, 2023, Southern Wesleyan University celebrated its on-campus and online graduates at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the main campus.

Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives at SWU, Dr. Chad Stutz, gave the commencement address. Reflecting on the event afterwards, he observed: “Commencement, as President Barker reminded us, is a sacred occasion in the life of each student and the university community. I was truly honored when the president invited me to be the December commencement speaker, and it was an immense privilege to share this sacred moment with our amazing graduates as they prepared to embark on a life of faithful service to the Lord.”

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

General Studies

Associate of Arts: General Studies

Tiffany Ann Cole
W.A. Dennis
Angela Hawkins
Terence Hill
Willie V. Sutton III

Benson School of Business and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration

Eric Lee Abercrombie
Faith Danielle Bouch
Julian Patrick Brockman
Caleb A. Caulder
Alexia Cheagle
Sierra Renee Coleman
Gerri Singleton Drain
John Christian Farmer II
Joshua Cole Fenton
Michael Gibson
Katrina Corene Hawkins
Leslie Hileski
Christina D. Howard
Noah Yannick Koch
Melissa Bayne Laughter
McKenzie Shane Patterson
Moranda Ridgway
Kelly Michelle Stone
Kelly Renee Williams

Criminal Justice

Hayley Brooke Baldwin
Nicholas Earle Hightower
Caitlynn Ann Holder
Kamryn Reece Marcengill
Emily Matherlee
Hannah Wallace

Human Services

Hunter Blaine Henderson
Johna’e Lewis
Latoria A. Mayes
Jessica Raether
Kentavious T. Rayford
Matthew Van Marm

Psychology

Rebecca Ruth Fetters 

Recreation and Sport Management

Arthur Dwight
Tyrin Hollis
Jon-Luke Maldonado Rodriguez
Sophie Thiel

School of Education and Music

Bachelor of Arts

Music

Emily Madalyn Garrett

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education

Skyler Alexis Albright (Elementary Education)
Alyssa Kilpatrick
Natasha Faye Levesley
Kelsey Arlene Lewis

Early Childhood and Family Studies

Christy Jolley
Nekeila Samone Manigault
Christy Watkins Prochaska
Emma Renee Stimmell
Kimberley Weeks Tankersley
Jayna Weichmann
Tyreesha Denise Williams

Elementary Education

Hannah McCall Bentz
Kailey Nicole Demorest
Rachel Mae Knight

School of Religion and Humanities

Bachelor of Arts

History

Alexis Marie Mammarello (Religion)
Cedric Isaiah Walker

Religion

Bryson Lee Caviness
Jordan Sockriter

School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts

Chemistry

Brinton James Leidy

Bachelor of Science

Biology

Meghan Kathleen Kondroski

Chemistry

Dylan Thomas Carter

Computer Information Systems

Caleb Covert
Claire Abbigail Hill

Pre-Medicine/Dentistry

Caden Chad Cotton (Biology)
Gabrielle Kidder (Biology)

Benson School of Business and Social Sciences

Master of Business Administration

Graham Michael Adcox
Brittany Beaumont
Heather Elizabeth Green Bennett
Seth Weatherly Caldwell
Dar'ia Chastain
Jocelyn Cosgrove
Katherine Bilan Ibanez
Marion Sanders Johnson
Eric Christopher Jones
Courtney Johnson Moore
Russell Lee Perkins
Janice Ann Stephens
Chandler Whittle
Tanganika H. Williams

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Shenita LaShawna Carter
Jeannie-Louise Katrina Foster Davis
Allycia Danette Griebno
Brian Ray Humphrey
Danielle Denise Keels
Jordan Leigh McDaniel
Stacie Reagan Peterson
Denise M. Powers
Jasmine Marie Sloan
Massiel Mariela Steadman
Bridgette Yolanda Wideman
Hannah V. Wiggins
Traci Delores Williams

Master of Science in Management and Leadership

Cory Joseph Castellano
Amber M. Cook

School of Education and Music Studies

Master of Education

Administration and Supervision

Kelly King Anderson
Dena Marie Mixon
Tiffany Murrill Nelson
Zachary M. White

e-Learning and Instructional Design

Angela Gray
Anita Rhodes

Doctor of Education

Curriculum and Assessment

Christopher Todd Burnett
Tracie Marie Howe
Tiffany Pamela Jefferies Mayes
James Adam Osborne

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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