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2017 Communication Studies Commencement

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UGA Commencement at Stadium

This year's graduation ceremony, like all graduation ceremonies, represents a closing chapter for many. All the same, it is also a time of rejoice, celebration, and reflection. Beginning with an introduction by department head Dr. Ed Panetta, the ceremony's tone was established as positive, uplifting, and hopeful. Students were then treated to a welcome speech by Dr. Kecia Thomas, Senior Associate Dean of Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, before hearing a poignant and at times quite humorous undergraduate address by Joycie Bernstein, member of Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, recipient of the Presidential Leadership Scholarship, and Magna cum Laude graduate. Afterwards, alumni Lee Zell, Account Executive at Turner Sports, spoke on the significance of community, networking, and the role of face-to-face communication in an increasingly digital environment. Finally, Dr. Roger Stahl, Undergraduate Coordinator, presented Graduate Candidates and Undergraduate Certificates, before a few closing remarks of his own. 

Photos of the event can be found here.  

Without further ado, the Class of 2017!

Doctor of Philosophy:

Valerie B. Coles Cone (Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Samp)           

Ashley Gellert (Advisor: Dr. Thomas Lessl)

Jeremy Grossman (Advisor: Dr. Barbara Biesecker)               

Sally J. Spalding (Advisor: Dr. Celeste Condit)

Master of Arts:

Debra Gerrits (Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Samp)    

Anastacia Janovec (Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Samp)            

Anna Walling ((Advisor: Dr. Celeste Condit)

Bachelor of Arts:

Christopher Adams

Jamie Ascher (C)

Katherine Margaret Badcock

Caleb Barnes (C)

Joycie Bernstein (M)

Bevin Bryan

Lonnie Brooks Thomas Cato

Megan Charbeneau

Alex Corluyan (M)

Dallas Dante (C)

Kyndall Parker Davis

Caroline Day (C)

Tim del Risco (M)

Brittany Ellexson 

Hallie Estroff (M)

Emily Funk (M)

Lee-Andre’ Garvin 

Cequoyah Gates (M)

Bilal Gilani

Kelsey Graham

Nia Hampton

Paige Catherine Healey 

Mary Hemingway 

Caroline Heys 

Mary-Margaret Joseph

Caroline Kellert (C)

Benjamin J. Kerr (C)

Benjie Klouda 

Lucas Krull 

Merrick Laughridge (C)

Austin Macdowell 

Ebonie S. Medious 

Jade Nielsen 

Aliya Nurani (C)

Ashley Owen 

Tanya Lizbeth Pacheco(M)

Tuyet-Nhi Pam 

Julie Catherine Rich (M)

Callie Rittweger

Christine Roberts (C)

Materason Roberts 

Jessica Sagastume (M)

Alexandra Sellers

Kari Sicard (C)

Hannah Slotin (S)

Tanner Smalling (M)

Amanda Stanley 

Ryan Joseph Steffes 

LaPorsche Thomas 

Kathryn Timoney (M)

Margot Warren 

Riley Weyher (C)

Claire Williams (M)

Carly Jade Williford 

Haley Danielle Wix (C)

Jenn Vigh 

Mun Yang (M)

(S) Summa cum Laude 3.9 – 3.99 GPA

(M) Magna cum Laude 3.7 – 3.89 GPA

(C) Cum Laude 3.5 – 3.69 GPA



The Department of Communication Studies wishes to thank the following individuals for helping make this event possible!

Our Volunteers:

Kristin Andersen – Graduate Student 

John Banister – Graduate Student

Hue Duong – Graduate Student 

Logan Gramzinski – Graduate Student

Elaine Hanby – Graduate Student

Andrew Hart – Graduate Student 

Jason Myres – Instructor 

Steven Murray – Graduate Student 

Nathan Rothenbaum – Graduate Student

Kevin Sheppard – Undergraduate Student

Jason Williamson – Graduate Student 

Our Staff:

Angie Świtoń – Undergraduate Academic Advisor 

Tara Funderburk - Administrative Associate 

Tikica Platt – Business Manager 

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