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.
Faculty and Staff
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Outstanding Graduates 2024–2025
| 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 |
| 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 |
Outstanding Graduates
| 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 |