On Sunday, May 10, Union College welcomed 202 new graduates to the ranks of its alumni in the first fully-online commencement ceremony in the college's 129 year history. While the medium changed this year, the message is the same: Union College is proud of its graduates and fully confident they are ready for whatever challenge life brings next.
The online ceremony can be replayed above or on YouTube. In it, Dr. Ben Carson, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, delivered the commencement address, and Union's faculty and staff shared short messages for the graduates.
While the class is comprised of 202 graduates, the college conferred 247 degrees, with 42 students earning two degrees and three earning three degrees. Union only celebrates commencement in the spring; however, 49 of the graduates had completed their requirements in December, and a further 22 are projected to finish in August.
Union's Class of 2020 is very diverse, representing 33 states, 12 countries and 33 fields of study. The three largest majors were nursing (48 graduates), biomedical science (37), physician assistant studies (30) and business administration (25).
Union College is planning to hold a physical, in-person ceremony for those who can attend this fall. Please watch for more information as it becomes available.
Meet the Class of 2020
December Graduates
Rachaell Abbott
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Elliot Amick
Arizona
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brooke Andrijeski
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alex Armstrong
Nebraska
Bachelor of Music
K-12 music education major: instrumental emphasis
Abisai Arreguin
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Computing major: computer information systems emphasis
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Phinees Baez
Nebraska
Bachelor of Social Work
Psychology minor
Mira Ball
California
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Science education major
Chemistry and religion minors
William Brown
Colorado
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: public safety emphasis
Psychology minor
Emmaline Carpenter
North Carolina
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Religion major: pastoral care emphasis
Luke DeBoer
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Caroline Egan
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mark Eldridge
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Computing major: computer information systems emphasis
Gregory Epperson
Washington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alan Garcia
Minnesota
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Religious education major
English minor
Kylen Gimbel
Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rachel Hammond
Colorado
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Elementary education major
Alaysha Harris
Colorado
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts
Communication major: public relations emphasis
Tanner Hennen
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jenna Hoins
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Elliot Jensen
California
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: global community development emphasis
Amber Jordan
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Breanna Junghans
Montana
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: management and marketing emphases
Nathan Kathol
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jocelyn Kendrick
California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hannahn Kern
Arkansas
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brittany Madden
Massachusetts
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-dentistry/pre-medicine/pre-pharmacy emphasis
Biology, chemistry and psychology minors
Nyambeki Matoke
North Carolina
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-dentistry/pre-medicine/pre-pharmacy emphasis
Psychology minor
Kacie Medina
Nebraska
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Kayla Miller
Delaware
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hannah Miraglia
Arkansas
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Elementary education major
Communication minor
Salem Ndaissala
Cameroon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Leadership and psychology minors
Vera Osipenko
Nebraska
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Makayla Perkins
California
Bachelor of Science
Health and human performance: business/sports management and fitness and wellness emphases
Coaching, physical education and personal training minors
Esther Pervis
Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jose Quispe
Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts
Theology major
Biblical languages minor
Gregory Ratter
Minnesota
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
History education major
Bachelor of Arts
Foreign language studies major
Religion minor
Russell Robinson
Bermuda
Associate of Science
General studies major
Olga Robles
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kimberly Rodriguez
Illinois
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: global community development minor
Anahi Saenz
Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Leadership minor
Loraine Smallfoot
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Korrawit Suriyamongkol
Thailand
Bachelor of Science
Graphic design major: communication emphasis
Associate of Science
Photo and video imaging major
Brenda Torres
California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katherine Turk
Nebraska
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Language arts education major
Kristen Unterseher
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Victoria Welch
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sein Win
Arizona
Bachelor of Arts
Theology major
Biblical languages minor
Crissaya Wood
Oregon
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Social Work
Spanish minor
Zhenkun Zang
China
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: accounting emphasis
May Graduates
Raul Acevedo
Texas
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-physician assistant emphasis
Business administration minor
Fara Adams
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Psychology minor
Hannah Angell
Kansas
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Shawna Ansari
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Psychology minor
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Faith Armstrong
Florida
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Leadership minor
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Associate of Science
Pre-allied health major
Hannah Armstrong
Colorado
Bachelor of Science
Health and human performance major: fitness and wellness emphasis
Business/sports management, personal training and Spanish minors
Ivy Arreguin
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Elementary education major
Savanna Arthur
Michigan
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Elementary education major
Kelsey Bailey
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: finance and management emphases
Associate of Science
Accounting major
Halat Barwari
Iraq
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Christopher Beasley
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Aaron Beaudoin
Canada
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Computing major: computer science minor
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Mathematics minor
Abigail Beaven
Maryland
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-dentistry/pre-medicine/pre-pharmacy emphasis
Art minor
Cristal Bedolla
Utah
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Laura Bedolla
Utah
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Kenedy Biltoft
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Connor Bliss
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Samantha Boardman
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Brianna Bohaty
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Destaney Bohlender
Colorado
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Leadership minor
Associate of Science
Pre-allied health major
Ashley Bower
Texas
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Language arts education major
Maxwell Bromme
Florida
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: accounting and finance emphases
International relations minor
Shelby Bruening
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Isabelle Brutus
Florida
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Personalized major
Associate of Science
Pre-allied health major
Holly Buell
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-physician assistant emphasis
Chemistry minor
Jessica Buettner
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Austin Burke
Washington
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: small business management emphasis
Aksana Buster
Texas
Bachelor of Science
Computing major: computer science emphasis
Mathematics minor
Katie Buxton
Nebraska
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: marketing emphasis
Arabic minor
Andrew Cabrera
Iowa
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-dentistry/pre-medicine/pre-pharmacy emphasis
Associate of Science
Pre-allied health major
Disaster management minor
Eugene Carle
Colorado
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: pre-dental/pre-medical emphasis
Eric Carlson
Wisconsin
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Personalized major
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics major
Associate of Science
Computing major
Antonio Cerino
Mexico
Bachelor of Arts
International relations major
Business administration minor
David Choi
Oregon
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Kevin Cornwell
Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts
Music major
Madison Corominas
Iowa
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Psychology minor
Reanna Crane
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Eric Daniels
Minnesota
Associate of Science
Accounting major
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Daniel Delgado
California
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts
Personalized major
Disaster management minor
Gabrielle DeShields
Bermuda
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Angela Dietel
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Katherine Dolney
South Dakota
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Adrianna Duehrssen
Nebraska
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International Rescue and Relief major: paramedic emphasis
Erika Eich
South Dakota
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Sandra Elizondo
Kansas
Bachelor of Social Work
Psychology minor
Katelyn Espinoza
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Ricarte Fernandez
Peru
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Andrea Fernandez-Jimenez
Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Jordan Finn
Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Jena Flahaut
Wisconsin
cum laude
Bachelor of Social Work
Charlotte Gaban
Texas
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: management emphasis
Computer information systems minor
Brittanie Galloway
Texas
Bachelor of Arts
History major
International relations minor
Kirsten Garrison
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical Science major
Marveen Gentillon
Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts
Theology major
Biblical languages minor
Martin Gomez
California
Bachelor of Arts
Theology major
Biblical languages and youth ministry minors
Hannah Gregg
West Virginia
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Graphic design major: communication emphasis
Art minor
Jenna Griffith
Nebraska
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-physical therapy emphasis
Psychology minor
Cesar Grijalva
California
Bachelor of Arts
International relations major
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Small business management minor
Christian Guevara
Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical Science
Caleb Haakenson
Iowa
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: marketing emphasis
Religion minor
Associate of Science
Photo and video imaging major
Dimitri Henderson
Texas
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: pre-professional emphasis
Angela Herrera
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Graphic design major: business emphasis
Art minor
Brittany Holbrook
Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief: paramedic emphasis
Sarah Huh
Colorado
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: pre-dental/pre-medical emphasis
Matthew Hundley
Arkansas
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: health care leadership emphasis
Augusta Ingabire
Rwanda
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Reed Jarecke
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Trace Jensen
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Jeffrey Juarez
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Shirley Kala
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Brandon Kelly
Missouri
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: finance and management emphases
Sara Kemp
California
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Logan Kennedy
Colorado
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: marketing emphasis
Samantha Klein
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Carter Klute
Nebraska
Associate of Science
Emergency medical services major
Diana Lazo
Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: science emphasis
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Chemistry minor
Kiara Lee-Waye Graves
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Associate of Science
Pre-allied health major
Robert Leslie
Georgia
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: marketing emphasis
Public relations minor
Joslyn Lewis
California
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Mathematics minor
Yaxin Liang
China
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tayler Llewellyn
Kansas
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Aspen Logan
Colorado
cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Eliana Lopez
Texas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Leslie Lopez
California
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Science education major
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Religion minor
Celinda Mansilla
Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Agnes Marbun
California
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Courtney Mares
Colorado
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Samantha Martin
California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Kiera Mason
Idaho
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major
Olivia McAuliffe
Kansas
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Psychology major
Kailin McClung
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Naifou Meafou
American Samoa
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: small business management emphasis
Lauren Meeker
Iowa
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Nathanael Mena Mijangos
Colorado
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Religious education major
Bachelor of Arts
Theology major
Biblical languages minor
Eric Morris
Massachusetts
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Ashley Morrow
Tennessee
Bachelor of Science
Biology major
Sienna Myers
Colorado
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Samantha Nielsen
Florida
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Angie Onyangore
North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Psychology minor
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Kimberly Ortiz Loor
Ecuador
Bachelor of Arts
International relations major
Joshua Osvold
Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Angela Pastor Valer
Nebraska
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: marketing emphasis
Krista Patefield
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Roxi Peterson
Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts
Communication: public relations emphasis
Angenita Pierre-Louis
Florida
Bachelor of Social Work
Small business management minor
Ashley Pinto
Colorado
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-physician assistant emphasis
Makenzie Polacek
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Christian Popesku
Missouri
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Computing major: computer science emphasis
Mathematics minor
Riley Quinn
Wisconsin
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Jeffrey Ratter
Minnesota
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Ritchmy Richard
Florida
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Social Work
Sierra Robertson
Oregon
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Wesley Rodriguez-Diep
Texas
cum laude
Bachelor of Arts
International relations major
Business Administration minor
Kyle Rushold
Colorado
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: accounting, finance and management emphases
Joshua Seibel
Oregon
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Lauren Shields
Florida
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: pre-dental/pre-medical emphasis
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major
Gianna Starr
California
cum laude
Bachelor of Arts
History major
International relations minor
Robin Stecker
Indiana
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: accounting and finance emphases
Business analytics minor
Erica Stevens
Maryland
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Health and human performance major: fitness and wellness emphasis
Business/sports management and personal training minors
Kaylin Tatsuyama
California
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Sierra Tobing
California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Hadassha Tofilau
American Samoa
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical science major: pre-Genetic counseling emphasis
Biology and computer information systems minors
Nathanael Torres
France
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: finance emphasis
Survival and rescue minor
Associate of Science
Accounting major
Sophie Ullman
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Chad Vietz
Iowa
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Chemistry major: physical chemistry emphasis
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Mathematics minor
Megan Washek
Minnesota
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Nathan Watson
Colorado
Associate of Science
Engineering major
Brynia Westra
Minnesota
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Kourtney White
Wyoming
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Matthew Zacharias
Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science
Biomedical science major
Associate of Science
Business administration major
Andrew Zager
Florida
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: management emphasis
August Graduates
Racquel Amich
Florida
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: paramedic emphasis
Global community development minor
Victoria Beltran
California
Bachelor of Social Work
Daele Binns
Bermuda
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: public safety emphasis
Megan Brandt
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Cassandra Carr
Washington
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Religion major
Psychology minor
Britni Conrad
Nebraska
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Graphic Design major: communication emphasis
Kyle Dahms
Oregon
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: public safety emphasis
Kelsa Degarmo
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Brian Garcia
Texas
Bachelor of Science
Religion major
History minor
Ellen Grube
California
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: public safety emphasis
Crystal Lin
Nebraska
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Matthew Martinez
Colorado
magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts
History major
Jennie Mendoza
California
Bachelor of Social Work
Psychology minor
Max Miller
Colorado
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Business administration major: accounting emphasis
Abigail Moreno
Texas
Bachelor of Science
Health and human performance major: fitness and wellness emphasis
Business/sports management and personal training minor
Matthew Mundall
Nebraska
Bachelor of Science
Religion: pastoral care emphasis
Leadership minor
Debbie Nyakondo
Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
General studies major
Carlea Peters
California
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: paramedic emphasis
Jeffery Pike
Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts
Theology majors
Biblical languages and history minors
Janae Schumacher
North Dakota
cum laude
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major: public safety emphasis
Business administration minor
Sarasak Sirisatit
Thailand
Bachelor of Science
International rescue and relief major
Branden Watson
Missouri
Bachelor of Science
Religion major
Biblical languages minor