Announcing the Distinguished Graduates of the CHSE Class of May 2024
May 18, 2024
CHSE Class of 2024 Statistics
Bachelor's Degrees | 496
Master's Degrees | 439
Education Specialist Certificate | 7
Graduate Certificates | 43
Doctoral Degrees | 17
University Medalist
The University Medal is awarded to the undergraduate student (or students) graduating with the GPA of 4.0 or higher, provided that the student (or students) earn all A-level grades and more than 50 percent of the credits required for the degree has been earned at LSU A&M. Grade-point averages will be computed for (1) all work completed and (2) all work completed at LSU A&M with the lower of the two averages determining eligibility for the medal.
Rachel Ann Cretini
Kinesiology
Prairieville, LA
Rylie Neal
Kinesiology
Houma, LA
Taylor Smiley
Kinesiology
Monroe, LA
Tiffani Tran
Elementary Education
Baton Rouge, LA
William Elijah Woodward
Social Work
New Orleans, LA
Alexandra Zagzoug
Human Development & Family Science
Shreveport, LA
Distinguished Dissertations
The College of Human Sciences & Education dissertation award recognizes research at the highest level of scholarship that makes a significant contribution to a field of study associated with one of our five schools. Each school has a nomination process for this award and the winners at the school level are then evaluated at the college level by a committee for this distinguished award. What makes this process even more special is that in CHSE, those questions addressed by our candidates directly reflect our college’s mission to improve the quality of life across the life span.
Monica N. Guient
Leadership & Human Resource Development
Cedar Hill, TX
Alvera H. McMillan
Education
St. Francisville, LA
Jessica Stroope
Kinesiology
Manhattan, KS
Tiger Twelve
Each spring, LSU recognizes 12 outstanding seniors as the Tiger Twelve. These individuals, in keeping with the university's Commitment to Community, contribute positively to the life of the campus, surrounding community, and society and demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievements, inclusive excellence, leadership on campus, and service.
Rachel Lee Wall
Kinesiology
Summerland Key, FL
CHSE Ambassadors
In 2014 the College of Human Sciences & Education Ambassadors Program began with a group of high achieving, diverse, and well-rounded students who declared a major within the College. Since that time, the Ambassadors program has helped: increase student enrollment; promote student diversity; increase community awareness of CHSE programs; and develop leadership density within the College. Students in the Ambassadors program are the face of our College at recruitment events, campus activities, service projects in the community, and advocacy and alumni initiatives.
Micah Allen
Early Childhood Education
New Orleans, LA
Matthew Jacobson
Sports Administration
Roswell, GA
Nikki Joell LeBlanc
Early Childhood Education
Erath, LA
Cheyenne Pfeiffer
Kinesiology
Dover, DE
Shannon Plough
Kinesiology
New Orleans, LA
Kayla Jean Razo
Kinesiology
Houston, TX
Molly Sirera
Leadership & Human resource Development
New Orleans, LA
Mackay Suire
Kinesiology
Erath, LA
Tiffani Tran
Elementary Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Abigail VanTriest
Kinesiology
Havertown, PA
Active & Veteran Military Challenge Coin Recipients
LSU has a proud military tradition since the founding of the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy in 1853, often called the Ole War Skule. Following World War I, the University moved to its present location and built Memorial Tower. Over 12,000 individuals from LSU served during World War II, 5,000 of which were officers—only West Point, Annapolis and Texas A&M exceeded LSU. Students and graduates served in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and most recently in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The College of Human Sciences and Education recognizes and honors its veterans and military service members at our diploma ceremonies every fall and spring. Since 2018 we present each graduating veteran and service member with a unique college challenge coin. Although its origin is disputed (either World War I or as recent as Vietnam), the modern American military challenge coin tradition rewards hard work, excellence, and improves esprit de corps. Coins are awarded for outstanding service, and milestone achievement.
The College of Human Sciences & Education challenge coin obverse side is a field of LSU purple with the college logo, a fleur-de-lis, the word “Service” and the phrase “Geaux Change Lives.” The reverse is an image of the tiger mosaic from the Huey P. Long Field House with the Latin phrase, “Mens sana in corpore sano” or “A sound mind in a sound body.”
Lynette E. Anderson
Social Work
Lyons, IL
Frank Peter Boimare
Information Studies
Metairie, LA
Christopher Campion
Leadership & Human Resource Development
Easley, SC
Cynthia Cano
Social Work
LaMirada, CA
Shane Austin Grant
Leadership & Human Resource Development
Livermore, CA
Macy Elizabeth Guitreau
Kinesiology
Baton Rouge, LA
Daniel Haggerty
Sports Administration
Shreveport, LA
Aaron Hall
Education
Lebanon, OH
Mary Katherine Helf
Information Studies
Cherry Hill, NJ
Shavana Kasaundra Howard
Leadership & Human Resource Development
Port Allen, LA
Leann Emily Hryshko
Social Work
St. Clair Shores, MI
Christopher Amari Jones
Kinesiology
Baton Rouge, LA
Amanda L. Marron
Information Studies
Bethel, CT
Hope McCorkle
Information Studies
Walker, LA
Jami Adkins Murphy
Information Studies
Newark, NJ
Dustin K. Pope
Sport Administration
Pulaski, TN
Inna Margaret Roux
Social Work
Ukraine, Zaporizhzhya Region
Ayanna Thomas
Sport Administration
Baton Rouge, LA
Doctoral Graduates
The highest mark of academic achievement is the Doctoral Degree. Students in our PhD programs develop skills needed to conduct rigorous research and teach at the university level.
Tierra S. Alexander
Social Work
LaPlace, LA
Ashleigh Rishelle Borgmeyer
Social Work
Baton Rouge, LA
Conial Caldwell, Jr.
Social Work
Pensacola, FL
Leah A. Carter
Kinesiology
Houma, LA
Andrea Lynn Broussard Eggenberger
Education
Maurice, LA
David Eller II
Education
Jacksonville, AR
Kate Gannon-Cullinan
Education
Sauk Village, IL
Chantelle Rae George
Education
Lafayette, LA
Jenifer F. Godfrey
Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Delia Madrid-Nothdurft
Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Constant A. Muckia
Education
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Brittany Pike
Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Kyley Pulphus
Education
New Orleans, LA
Laurie Cook Richard
Education
Dutchtown, LA
Ashley Segalla
Education
Baton Rouge, LA
Vickey R. Silas
Education
Metairie, LA
James Stampley, IV
Kinesiology
Baton Rouge, LA
Distinguished Communicators
Recipients of this honor are outstanding writers and speakers, with a strong command of visual literacy and technological communication. They have earned high GPAs in their communication-intensive courses throughout their baccalaureate years, sought 1-1 mentorships with faculty and have built websites that display their communication competencies and professional talents, both in and beyond the classroom.
Brooke Bordelon | Sports Administration
Nya Jackson | Kinesiology
Nikki LeBlanc | Education
Distinguished Undergraduate Researchers
The LSU Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher designation recognizes the achievements of outstanding LSU undergraduates who participate in a track of educational and research activities leading to a final and public presentation or publication of a faculty-mentored undergraduate scholarly project. An LSU Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher is a student who has demonstrated outstanding ability as an advanced student researcher in their discipline.
Samantha Joyce Huszar | Kinesiology
Mary Elise LoGiudice | Kinesiology
Rachel Lee Wall | Kinesiology
Discover Day
LSU Discover Day is a university-wide undergraduate conference that provides a platform for students from all disciplines to share their research and creative projects. Student presentations include readings, posters, visual displays, art exhibitions, and oral presentations.
Joseph Facchinei | First Place Monetary Prize Winner | Social Work
Mary LoGiudice & Catherine Sorrels | Second Place Monetary Prize Winners | Kinesiology
Rachel Wall | Third Place Monetary Prize Winner | Kinesiology
Engaged Citizen Honors
The Center for Community Engagement, Learning, & Leadership, in conjunction with LSU Campus Life, established the program to support and recognize the accomplishments of undergraduate students who engage significantly with their communities to address critical community needs. Students must complete a minimum of seven credit hours of coursework designated as service learning, 100 volunteer hours, and one reflective essay over their academic tenure at LSU to receive this distinction.
Micah Allen | Early Childhood Education
Kaitlyn Calais | Human Development & Family Science
Olivia Dornan | Elementary Education
Kori Edgerton | Early Childhood Education
Emma Flucke | Early Childhood Education
Katie LeBlanc | Elementary Education
Nikki LeBlanc | Early Childhood Education
Emma Phillips | Social Work
Kayla Razo | Kinesiology
Yazen Zaben | Kinesiology
Graduate Research Conference
Rhonda Bardales | First Place Poster Presentation | Social Work
About CHSE
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. The college comprises the School of Education, the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, and the School of Social Work. CHSE has two model demonstration schools: the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool, which enrolls birth to age four, and the University Laboratory School, which enrolls kindergarten through grade 12. The college also has four centers and institutes: the Early Childhood Education Institute, the Healthy Aging Research Center, the Leadership Development Institute, and the Social Research & Evaluation Center. The college is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and improving quality of life across the lifespan.