Friday, May 4, 2018

Congratulations 2018 Justice Center Graduates!

Green and gold confetti fills the air above the graduates at a recent UAA commencement ceremony.
As we enter 2018 commencement weekend, join us in congratulating the 33 students who are receiving a degree or certificate in Justice Center programs.

Nineteen students are graduating with degrees in the Justice Program, 18 have earned a B.A. in Justice and one student is receiving a minor in Justice. In the Legal Studies Program, nine students have earned a B.A. in Legal Studies, one student is receiving a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal, two students are receiving a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, and two are receiving a minor in Legal Studies, for a total of 14 degrees completed in Legal Studies.

Special recognition:
Three students are receiving Justice Honors, recognizing the exceptional social research skills developed during their course of study.

Six students have been inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, the sole Criminal Justice Honor Society, which honors and promotes academic excellence, community service, and educational leadership.
Two students have received Pro Bono Service Honors, recognizing Legal Studies students who volunteer significant time with legal aid organizations.

Bachelor of Arts in Justice
Alyssa Adams
Matthew Anholt
Socorro Corral Canales
Daira Densmore
Tai Kim
Angelina Krasilovskaya
Cody Lewis
Benjamin Matthews
Kenneth McCoy
Joseph McMahon
Amanda Osborne
Bryce Patton (Justice Honors)
Teresa Rath
Brandon Schafer
Benjamin Schmidt (Justice Honors, Alpha Phi Sigma)
Sephria Serrano
Sevy Sheppard (Justice Honors, Alpha Phi Sigma)
Alexis Williams (Alpha Phi Sigma)

Minor in Justice
Ashley Seder

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Ana Azpilcueta
Joanna Delasse (Pro Bono Service Honors)
Mackenzie Gilpin (Alpha Phi Sigma)
Stacy Gundersen
Christina Isbell
Jennifer Menjivar (Alpha Phi Sigma)
Joseph Morris
Reginald Silvernail
Liza Then (Pro Bono Service Honors, Alpha Phi Sigma)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Paralegal
Jennifer McCord

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Mark Turberville
Kristin Young

Minor in Legal Studies
Maria Burroughs
Kaleb Gibertoni