Outstanding Graduate Award
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to present the WWU Outstanding Graduate Award. It is an opportunity for our campus community to recognize the exceptional work of our students as they complete their degrees at Western.
These awards are presented annually prior to Western’s June commencement ceremonies.
Outstanding Graduates 2025–2026
| Recipient | Department |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | |
| Dahvae Destin Turner | Clinical Doctorate in Audiology |
| Master's Degrees | |
| Kami Kristine Alexander | Nursing Leadership & Administration |
| Brianna Franklyn Benner | Environmental Science |
| Maxwell Joseph Cannata | Biology |
| Luke Genji Chavez | Creative Writing |
| Harrison William Collett | Environmental Studies |
| Benjamin David Conklin | Master in Business Administration |
| Anika Grace Dahl | Professional Accounting |
| Caden Leo Davis | Music |
| Sol Vittore Dehnert | Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option |
| Adrian Heffelman | Computer Science |
| Margaret Natalie Lobo | English |
| Cooper Nash Lutton | History |
| Jonathan Hastings McLean | Environmental Science |
| Grace Whitney Olsen | Experimental Psychology |
| Elizabeth Anne Campbell Petersen | Master in Business Administration |
| Brandon Rae | Mathematics |
| Abran Ruiz Ramirez | Rehabilitation Counseling |
| Amelia Louise Rodarte | Anthropology |
| Zosia Sherwood | Speech-Language Pathology |
| Douglas William Van Druff II | Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| Oliver G. Venablerose | Chemistry |
| Kayleigh Jordan Wall | School Counselor |
| Justine Carmen Williams | Language and Literacy |
| Megan Suzanne Wilson | Geology |
| Wil Apollo Zuber | Computer Science |
| Bachelor's Degrees | |
| Jesús Acosta Ceceña | Spanish |
| Alexa Villanueva Agbayani | Linguistics |
| December Amster-Burton | Biochemistry |
| Braden Arn | Economics |
| Kylea Breann Assayag-Nodine | Industrial Design |
| Natalie Bateman | Music Education P-12 |
| Jack Bengston | Urban Planning and Sustainable Development |
| Roslin Alecia Galadriel Bennett | Environmental Studies - Policy, Politics, and Governance Emphasis |
| Clare Bentley | Physics |
| Riley Berkowitz | English - Creative Writing Emphasis |
| Gabriel Black | Biochemistry |
| Shruti Elina Bona | Communication Studies |
| Effie Brickell | Financial Economics |
| Sage Conarroe Brock | Environmental Science - Toxicology Emphasis |
| Kylee Bronson | History/Social Studies |
| Cameron O. Brown | Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology Emphasis |
| Liam Andrew Brownlie | Japanese |
| Sophie Cadran | Journalism - Public Relations |
| Vanessa Ceniceros-Navarro | Sociology |
| Margaret J. Chapel | Music - Performance Concentration |
| Sarah Cobb | Sociology |
| Aidan Conner | General Science - Elementary |
| Skylar Cooney | Art History |
| Isabel Maria Coverdale | Sociology/Social Studies |
| Dana Lee Craddock | Business Administration - General Concentration |
| Kestrel Indigo Crump | Anthropology - Elementary |
| Midalys Cruz | Multilingual Elementary Education |
| Vance Cunningham | History |
| Maite De La Cruz | Business Administration - Marketing Concentration |
| Brianna Dickey | Manufacturing Engineering |
| Cora Drury | Business Administration - Finance Concentration |
| Aliza Eaton | Sociology |
| Annabelle C. Eckel | Honors College |
| Fiona Ferguson | Art, P-12 |
| Crystal Fernandez | Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies |
| Karla Stephanie Garcia-Sanchez | Psychology |
| Emily Gouge | Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
| Zoe Gregorio | Anthropology/Biology |
| Ali Gumapas | Ethnic Studies |
| Alice Gutsche-Smith | Geology |
| Liya Ogbe Habte | Multilingual Special Education |
| Megan Christine Hankland | Dance |
| Kennedy Rae Harris | Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration |
| Abigail Nicole Holliday | Education for Inclusive Environments Residency |
| Leopold Homar | Accounting - Management Information Systems Concentration |
| Genevieve Nicole Hoskins | Human Services |
| Hawthorne Hummel-Church | Anthropology - Biocultural Concentration |
| My Hai Huynh | Chemistry |
| Caleb David Reid Jansen | Environmental Science - Toxicology Emphasis |
| Andy Jennings | Religion and Culture |
| Beth Jiang | Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration |
| James Lee Johnson III | Marine and Coastal Science |
| Megan King | Anthropology - Archaeology Concentration |
| Ada Kolze | Computer Science |
| Hana P. Koob | Psychology |
| Grace Kroontje | Kinesiology - Pre-Healthcare Professions Specialization |
| Grayson Natalio Lagasca | Biology - General Emphasis |
| Chandler Beth Landon | Biology/Anthropology |
| Josephine Marlys Lausted | Mathematics - Secondary |
| Audrey Anne Lee | Art Studio |
| Victoria Elizabeth Lehman | Environmental Studies/ Journalism |
| Adam Louder | Anthropology/Social Studies |
| Cayden Lukken | Mathematics |
| Jonah Macke | Recreation Management and Leadership |
| Calum Peter Maki | Biology - General Emphasis |
| Tyler Jacob Makofsky | English - Film and Media Studies Emphasis |
| Hattie Evangelene Malec | Disability and Advocacy |
| Morgan Manalili | Mathematics/Computer Science |
| Wren Mason-Todd | Linguistics |
| Mallory McGuire | Anthropology |
| McKenzie McLeod | Business Administration - Management Concentration |
| Spencer Jewell McNamara | English - Creative Writing Emphasis |
| Kayanne Louise McNeill | Human Services |
| Dylan McRea | Psychology |
| Rose Darlene Cruz Mercado | Accounting |
| Roylita Miranda Tarrillo | Nursing |
| Clay Molitor | Cybersecurity |
| Avery Love Nelson | French |
| Evalyn Nguyen | Theatre |
| Kenneth Reed Nichol | Energy Policy and Management |
| Emillia K Nunn | Business and Sustainability |
| Kaela Mae Nyland | Polymer Materials Engineering |
| Joseph O'Bryon | Computer Science - Secondary |
| Wyatt Packard | Business Administration - Operations Management Concentration |
| Donagh Palmer | Energy Science and Technology |
| Bo J. Petrich | Chemistry |
| Chau Minh Phan (Jade) | Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management |
| Aleea Piel | Psychology |
| Aehsley Jai Piturachsatit | Human Services |
| Taryn Potter | Special Education |
| Kaylyn Quatsoe | Urban Sustainability |
| Ladislao P. Quintanilla | Urban Planning and Sustainable Development |
| Lorenzo Edward Rangel | Statistics |
| Autumn Rifenbury | Design |
| Kai Elias Roberts | Applied Mathematics |
| Sophia Frances Robertson | Art Studio |
| Christopher Louis Rosenquist | Political Science |
| Taylor Royal | Early Childhood Education - P-3 Option |
| Cady Shaw | Environmental Science |
| Sebastiano Silvetti | Business Administration - International Business Concentration |
| Cory Slamen | Philosophy |
| Gabrielle Smith | Environmental Policy |
| Rosemary Anne Hendee Smith | Music - Musicology Concentration |
| Marco Jevano Soekmono | Data Science |
| Levi W. Spalter | Geophysics |
| Dani Jeannette Sprague | Computer Science |
| Joshua D. Steele | Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Ayden Lee Sweat | Journalism - Visual Journalism |
| Cade Allen Taylor | Environmental Studies - Geographic Information Science Emphasis |
| Cashmere Tobias | Music - Composition Concentration |
| Marieke Evelyn Trabant | Biology - General Emphasis |
| Jade Ka'iulani Chong Tracewell | English - Literature Emphasis |
| Peter Tran | Cybersecurity |
| Lucy Wells | Linguistics |
| Sophie Westermann | General Science - Middle Level |
| Fiona Whitaker | Public Health |
| Jon Wick | Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology Emphasis |
| Sol Wilborn | Environmental Studies - Education and Eco-Social Justice Emphasis |
| Kaila Wildermuth | Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology Emphasis |
| Miranda Jane Wiler | Music |
| Brenna Kate Witchey | Journalism - News/Editorial |
| Katie Leanne Wolin | Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology Emphasis |
| Jude Ziliak | Electrical and Computer Engineering - Energy Concentration |
Outstanding Graduates
| Recipient | Department |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | |
| Sophia Parsons | Clinical Doctorate Audiology |
| Master's Degrees | |
| Nikhil Amin | Environmental Science |
| Zaira Bardos | English |
| Emily Bradford | Environmental Studies |
| Chelsie Brann | Rehabilitation Counseling |
| Jill Chatham | Master in Teaching |
| Evan Coit | Biology |
| Caty Cook | Music |
| Megan Farris | History |
| Kevin Fournier | Mathematics |
| Kayla Fugami | Chemistry |
| Allie Haugen | Speech-Language Pathology |
| Maia Heffernan | Environmental Science, Marine & Estuarine Science |
| Carlos Herrera-Caballero | School Counselor |
| Anneliese Kamola | Creative Writing |
| Mel Lemke | Biology, Marine & Estuarine Science |
| Hailey Maltempi | Anthropology |
| Gena Mikkelsen | Business Administration |
| Alex Newsom | Geology |
| Kaleb Starling | Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| Ashton Toctocan | Business Administration |
| Grace Truesdale | Kinesiology, Exercise Science Option |
| Jasmine Welaye | Experimental Psychology |
| Vivian White | Computer Sceience |
| Bachelor's Degrees | |
| Zoe Absalonson | Applied Mathematics |
| Huda Ahmed | English Language Learners and Bilingual Education |
| Nina Augustine | Sociology |
| Kendra Avila | Business Administration - International Business Concentration |
| Niamh Balaji | Marine and Coastal Science |
| Bella Barnes | Canadian-American Studies |
| Faith Benda | Geophysics |
| Dannica Bergam | Physics |
| Katie Biancalana Raker | English - Literature Emphasis |
| Moon Blomgren | Communication Studies |
| Nina Bracht-Bedell | Environmental Studies - Geographic Information Science Emphasis |
| Anna Brinkerhoff | Business and Sustainability |
| Michael Broughton | Business Administration - Operations Management Concentration |
| Kate Brown | Biochemistry |
| Beatrix Brudie | Biochemistry |
| Emalee Burgh | English - Creative Writing Emphasis |
| Nohely Camacho Mendez | Nursing (RN-to-BSN) |
| Bailey Casey | French |
| Anuk Centellas | Linguistics |
| Calvin Christoph | Religion and Culture |
| Alexis Clark | Urban Planning and Sustainable Development |
| Zephyr Copeland | German/Spanish |
| Megan Davies | Art P-12 |
| Valentina Del Risco Sanchez | Spanish |
| Jeffery Devine | Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology Emphasis |
| William Dirren | Environmental Science |
| Cameron Dohrman | Business Administration - Finance Concentration |
| Alexis Dygert | Natural Resource Management |
| Majka Edwards | Public Health |
| Gabrielle Emanuels | Urban Sustainability |
| Olivia Ernst | Geology |
| Nina Ervin | Computer Science |
| Amara Farah | Music - Composition Concentration |
| Layne Fry | Theatre |
| Michael Furwa | Business Administration - Management Concentration |
| Aeryn Garvisch | Environmental Studies |
| Chris Gilbert | History/Social Studies |
| Kimber Goble | Sociology - Elementary |
| Caitlin Grant | Philosophy |
| Andy Graves | Human Services |
| Manu Greenlee | Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration |
| Marina Griebel | Environmental Science |
| Natalie Gu | Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies |
| Edme Guetschow | History |
| Allison Heartshaven | Mathematics - Elementary |
| Vanessa Hernandez | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| Jackson Jacoy | Economics |
| Maren Johanson | Business Administration - Marketing Concentration |
| Anders Johnson | Polymer Materials Engineering |
| Masha Kalata | Sociology |
| Harrison Keating | Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration |
| Skylar King | Recreation Management and Leadership |
| Cole Kingsbury | Japanese, East Asian Studies |
| Erica Knapp | Human Services |
| Esme Krause | Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology Emphasis |
| Mia Lapingcao | Music - Performance Concentration |
| Marlowe Lawson | Energy Policy and Management |
| Amelia Lawson | Kinesiology - Pre-Healthcare Professions Specialization |
| Chris Lee | Energy Science and Technology |
| Mia Limmer-Lai | Environmental Studies/ Journalism |
| Guillermo Linderman | Elementary Education |
| Allison Loftus | Biology - Marine Emphasis |
| Lili Luna Cruz | Journalism - Public Relations |
| Tyn Mago | Accounting - Economics Concentration |
| Makenna Marsh | Human Services |
| Haley Meyer | Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management |
| Nate Meyers | Geology |
| Kim Miller | Human Services |
| Selina Moreno | Early Childhood Education - P-3 Option |
| Devin Moreno | Accounting |
| Brett Nunley | Chemistry |
| Ally O'Connor | Honors College |
| Kezia Park | Chinese Language and Culture |
| Alex Park | Psychology |
| Emily Petersen | Dance |
| Ellie Pierson | English - Creative Writing Emphasis |
| Gabi Quinn | Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Haley Recob | Biology - General Emphasis |
| Joel Rink | Environmental Science |
| Tori Roadifer | Manufacturing Engineering |
| Oren Roberts | Journalism - News/Editorial |
| Isaac Roinas | Business Administration - General Concentration |
| Oliver Sachs | English - Film and Media Studies Emphasis |
| Peyton Schuldheiss | Chemistry |
| Ray Sharpe | Music - Performance Concentration |
| Laura Slater | Political Science |
| Violet Smith | Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
| Emile Stettler | Cybersecurity |
| Annabel Stewart | Art Studio |
| Terra Sullivan | Industrial Design |
| Synnove Svendsen | Electrical and Computer Engineering - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concentration |
| Nate Tatem | Sociology |
| Forrest Templin | Business Administration - Marketing Concentration |
| Louis Ullman | Mathematics/Computer Science |
| Eli Voorhies | Journalism - Visual Journalism |
| Cassidy Wakerlin | Environmental Policy |
| Mayla Ward | Mathematics, Data Science |
| Ayla Warwick | Art History |
| Lucas Webster | Music Education P-12 |
| Wilson Zuber | Computer Science |
| Gabe Zuniga | Latin American Studies |
| Recipient | Department |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | |
| Jessica Mendiola | Clinical Doctorate Audiology |
| Master's Degrees | |
| Jada Berry | Speech-Language Pathology |
| Kayla Croney | Chemistry |
| John Den Hartog | Master of Professional Accounting |
| Aaron Gibbs | History |
| Heino Hulsey-Vincent | Biology |
| Kenna Kuhn | Environmental Studies |
| Sarah Lee | Rehabilitation Counseling |
| Tommie McPhetridge | English |
| Alexandrea Otto | Biology, Marine and Estuarine Science |
| Abigayle Peterson | Clinical Mental Heath Counseling |
| Kimberly Peterson | Psychology (Experimental) |
| John-Paul Powers | Computer Science |
| April Reed | Environmental Science |
| Kyra Rengstorf | Music |
| Mahinaokalani Robbins | Geology |
| Holly Suther | Environmental Science, Marine & Estuarine Science |
| Karina Swank | Language and Literacy |
| Abbigal Triou | Master in Teaching |
| Allison Wehrle | Creative Writing |
| Drake Woosley | Mathematics |
| Bachelor's Degrees | |
| Nichole Adams | Polymer Materials Engineering |
| Rebecca Andrews | Business Adminstration - Marketing Concentration |
| Kaitlin Barrailler | Sociology |
| Nadia Bartrand | Sociology |
| Jadeziah Blue | Design |
| Pierce Bock | Urban Sustainability |
| Denny Boettcher | Anthropology/Biology |
| Samuel Borgmeyer | Mathematics |
| Raven Borsey | Anthropology |
| Victoria Boyle | Communication Studies |
| Jasmine Brar | Sociology/Social Studies |
| Gray Brem | Philosophy |
| Bartholomew Bruce-Lewis | General Science - Elementary Education |
| Andrew Burns | Electrical and Computer Engineering - Electronics Concentration |
| Anna Byquist | Biochemistry |
| Kelci Carroll | Inclusive Education |
| Janet Carter | Art Studio |
| Maria Clemen | Education for Inclusive Environments |
| Amaya Coblentz | Environmental Studies - Geographic Information Science Emphasis |
| Zachary Cohen | Political Science |
| Sophia Cornell | History/Social Studies |
| Logan Cornwell | Recreation Mangement & Leadership |
| Indiana Cowan | Computer Science |
| Melissa D'Haene | Chemistry |
| Valeria Dapena Torres | Music - Performance Concentration |
| Emily Delgado | Sociology |
| Jaden Edwards | Business Administration - Management Concentration |
| Jennifer Escobar Lopez | Early Child Education P-3 Option |
| Celeste Eydt | Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies |
| Madison Fassiotto | Industrial Design |
| Michelle Fast | Computer Science |
| Sofia Ferreira | Energy Science & Technology |
| Grace Ferrell | Physics |
| Levi Franklin-Montes | Accounting |
| Aileen Garcia | Spanish |
| Cedar George | East Asian Studies |
| Lauren Gilman | Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Kyana Grayer | Manufacturing Engineering |
| Adam Greenberg | Music |
| Adam Hacherl | Business Administration - International Business Concentration |
| Adam Hacherl | Japanese |
| Maesie Halliday | Global Humanities & Religion |
| Amanda Hogue | Environmental Policy |
| Ashelyn Holm | Anthropology - Archaeology Concentration |
| Aidan Hostetler | Biology - Molecular & Cellular Emphasis |
| Aden Houran-Corkum | Public Health |
| Bryan Julseth | Accounting - Finance Concentration |
| Cameron Kaminski | Data Science |
| Sophie Kashman | Journalism - Public Relations |
| Marianne Kelly | History |
| William KenWood | Environmental Science |
| Beatrice King | Honors College |
| Adelle Koenig | Chemistry |
| Breezy LaFever | Sociology |
| Joseph Lane | Environmental Science |
| Katherine Lane | Applied Mathematics |
| Peyton Laws Ninnemann | Mathematics - Secondary Education |
| Chloe Manske | Psychology |
| Emma Martin | Marine & Coastal Science |
| Madison Mavity | Geology |
| Faith McMahon | Dance |
| Karenna Merritt | Geophysics |
| Aryana Merritt-Johnson | Biology - Molecular & Cellular Emphasis |
| Irie Mock | Business Administration - Marketing Concentration |
| Moises Morales Lopez | Latin American Studies |
| Jackson Morrow | Business Administration - Finance Concentation |
| Bryan Nelson | Business Administration - Operations Management |
| Annalise Newberry | Economics/Environmental Studies |
| Aria Nguyen | Journalism - News/Editoral |
| Rylan Nunn | Accounting - Financial Economics Concentration |
| Ilsa O'Rollins | Linguistics |
| Jessica Peila | Geology |
| Allison Pfohl | Physics/Mathematics - Secondary Education |
| Elizabeth Plaugher | General Science - Elementary Education |
| Casey Price | Environmental Studies - Geographic Information Science Emphasis |
| Antonia Pristas | Music Education P-12 |
| Taylor Provence | Special Education P-12 |
| Tess Reding Hoffart | Sociology |
| Olivia Rose | French |
| Xaria Siplin | Music - Musicology Concentration |
| Weston Sitterding | Urban Planning & Sustainable Development |
| Lila Soelberg | Theatre |
| Elise Tahti | Biochemistry |
| Lucas Takayoshi | Statistics |
| Annika Taylor | Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management |
| Hannah Thorp | Biology - Molecular & Cellular Emphasis |
| Jeffery Timm | Business Administration |
| Briana Tuvey | Journalism - Visual Journalism |
| Xiaoran Wan | Business Administration - Management Information Systems |
| Vivian White | Computer Science |
| Jason Wild | Cybersecurity |
| Meilani Wilson | Early Child Special Education P-3 and Early Childhood Education P-3 |
| Edward Zeigler | Physical Education & Health P-12 |