Illini Student-Athletes Celebrate Graduation Weekend
May 13, 2023 | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Gymnastics, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's Golf, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Men's Track & Field, Academic Services
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2022-23 academic year, a total of 147 current and former Fighting Illini student-athletes will earn degrees from the University of Illinois, including 101 this weekend as part of May commencement ceremonies.
147 total degrees in 2022-23
By Semester
» 101 in May 2023
» 19 in August 2023 (expected)
» 27 in December 2022
Baseball (13)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Branden Comia | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| TJ Constertina | Accountancy (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Danny Doligale | Communication | May 2023 |
| Joe Glassey | Molecular and Cellular Biology | May 2023 |
| Riley Gowens | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Brody Harding | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Zak Hartleb | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| John Lundgren | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Cam McDonald | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Ty Rybarczyk | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Alex Vera | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Xavier Watson | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Ryan O'Hara | Accountancy | December 2022 |
Men's Basketball (2)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Mayer | Strategic Brand Communication (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Communication | August 2023 |
Women's Basketball (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Bostic | Speech and Hearing Science | May 2023 |
| Geovana Lopes | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Jada Peebles | Kinesiology | August 2023 |
| Sara Anastasieska | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | December 2022 |
Football (39)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Avery | Sociology | May 2023 |
| Tarique Barnes | Advertising | May 2023 |
| Verdis Brown | Communication | May 2023 |
| Kody Case | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Tommy Cronin | History | May 2023 |
| Preston Engel | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Aidan Hall | Systems Engineering and Design | May 2023 |
| Nicario Harper | Health Communication | May 2023 |
| Calvin Hart Jr. | Communication | May 2023 |
| Evan Kirts | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Michael Marchese | Accountancy (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Ryan Meed | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Griffin Moore | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Moses Okpala | Psychology | May 2023 |
| John Paddock | Health Communication | May 2023 |
| Julian Pearl | Sociology | May 2023 |
| Artur Sitkowski | Communication | May 2023 |
| Khmari Thompson | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Bryce Barnes | Community Health | August 2023 |
| Shammond Cooper | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| TeRah Edwards | Communication | August 2023 |
| Josh Plohr | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Keith Randolph Jr. | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Casey Washington | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Isaiah Williams | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Jack Badovinac | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Sydney Brown | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2022 |
| Isaac Darkangelo | Communication | December 2022 |
| Mike Epstein | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Chase Hayden | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Brian Hightower | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2022 |
| Ezekiel Holmes | Sociology | December 2022 |
| Terrell Jennings | Strategic Brand Communication (Graduate Certificate) | December 2022 |
| Ryan Johnson | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Alex Pihlstrom | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Max Rosenthal | Strategic Brand Communication (Master's) | December 2022 |
| Kendall Smith | Strategic Brand Communication (Graduate Certificate) | December 2022 |
| Raashaan Wilkins Jr. | Strategic Brand Communication (Graduate Certificate) | December 2022 |
| Jamal Woods | Community Health | December 2022 |
Men's Golf (4)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Matthis Besard | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Adrien Dumont de Chassart | Management | May 2023 |
| Tommy Kuhl | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Nico Lang | Information Systems | May 2023 |
Women's Golf (2)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Siyan Chen | Accountancy and Information Systems | May 2023 |
| Crystal Wang | Business Analytics (Master's) | May 2023 |
Men's Gymnastics (5)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Manivong | Advertising | May 2023 |
| David Pochinka | Kinesiology (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Tyler Schmidt | Marketing and Management | May 2023 |
| Hamish Carter | Psychology | December 2022 |
| Connor McCool | Marketing | December 2022 |
Women's Gymnastics (8)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Borden | Finance (Master's) | May 2023 |
| McKenzie Eddy | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Mallory Mizuki | Chemical Engineering | May 2023 |
| Olivia O'Donnell | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Arayah Simons | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Mia Takekawa | Bioengineering | May 2023 |
| Mia Townes | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Julia Waight | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
Soccer (8)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Carste | Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability | May 2023 |
| Summer Garrison | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Eileen Murphy | Information Systems | May 2023 |
| Ashley Prell | Information Systems | May 2023 |
| Aleah Treiterer | Materials Science and Engineering | May 2023 |
| Lilian Lucas | Geology | August 2023 |
| Kendra Pasquale | Kinesiology | December 2022 |
| Peyton Willie | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | December 2022 |
Softball (10)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Miranda Gallardo | Information Sciences | May 2023 |
| Addy Jarvis | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Brianna Nykaza | Psychology | May 2023 |
| Gabi Robles | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Delaney Rummell | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Kelly Ryono | Kinesiology (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Morgan Scivally | Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | May 2023 |
| Sydney Sickels | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Jaelyn Vickery | Psychology | May 2023 |
| Avrey Steiner | Management (Master's) | August 2023 |
Swim & Dive (9)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Aegerter | Molecular and Cellular Biology | May 2023 |
| Jeanri Buys | Interdisciplinary Health Sciences | May 2023 |
| Lizzie Gile | Food Science and Human Nutrition | May 2023 |
| Isabelle Guerra | Bioengineering | May 2023 |
| Divya Kale | Systems Engineering and Design | May 2023 |
| Mariclaire Lynch | Social Work | May 2023 |
| Isabelle Packard | Molecular and Cellular Biology | May 2023 |
| Athena Salafatinos | Advertising | May 2023 |
| Erin Young | Speech and Hearing Science | May 2023 |
Men's Tennis (2)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nic Meister | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Olivier Stuart | Finance (Master's) | December 2022 |
Women's Tennis (3)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Casati | Human Development and Family Studies | May 2023 |
| Josie Frazier | Accountancy | May 2023 |
| Ashley Yeah | Computer Science | May 2023 |
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country (10)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kashief King | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Irwin Loud | Mechanical Engineering (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Michael Madiol | Systems Engineering and Design | May 2023 |
| Bennett Melone | Finance | May 2023 |
| Will O'Brien | Civil Engineering & Earth, Society, and Environment Sustainability | May 2023 |
| Edwin Siuda | Mechanical Engineering | May 2023 |
| Colin Yandel | Management (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Aiden Ouimet | Political Science | August 2023 |
| Eddie Lennon | History | December 2022 |
| Will Rezny | Health Administration (Master's) | December 2022 |
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country (13)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Abdellatif | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Ayah Aldadah | Advertising | May 2023 |
| Rebecca Craddock | Public Health (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Katie Hohe | Psychology | May 2023 |
| Madison Marasco | Sociology | May 2023 |
| Jessica McDowell | English | May 2023 |
| Emma Milburn | Social Work (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Danni Stoughton | Engineering Technology and Management for Agriculture: Energy and Environment | May 2023 |
| Tracy Towns | Accountancy | May 2023 |
| Olivia Howell | Studio Art | August 2023 |
| Allanah Lee | Management (Master's) | August 2023 |
| Kionnah Weaver | Management (Master's) | August 2023 |
| Olivia Oliver | Community Health | December 2022 |
Volleyball (5)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Diana Brown | Community Health (Master's) | May 2023 |
| Kennedy Collins | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | August 2023 |
| Jessica Nunge | Integrative Biology | August 2023 |
| Rylee Hinton | Marketing | December 2022 |
| Kyla Swanson | Communication | December 2022 |
Wrestling (10)
| Name | Major | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Byrd | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | May 2023 |
| Mike Carr | Strategic Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate) | May 2023 |
| Michael Gunther | Finance | May 2023 |
| Luke Luffman | Kinesiology | May 2023 |
| Trey Piotrowski | Advertising | May 2023 |
| We Rachal | Community Health | May 2023 |
| Jake Reicin | Advertising | May 2023 |
| Trey Sizemore | Agribusiness, Markets, and Management | May 2023 |
| Danny Braunagel | Management (Master's) | August 2023 |
| Christian Kanzler | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (Master's) | December 2022 |
Players Mentioned
Pole Vault
/ Women's Track & Field
Free/Fly/Back
/ Swimming & Diving
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
G
/ Women's Basketball
DL
/ Football
DL
/ Football
LB
/ Football
/ Men's Golf
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
F
/ Women's Basketball
165
/ Wrestling
S
/ Volleyball
DB
/ Football
DL
/ Football
Fly/Breast/IM
/ Swimming & Diving
133
/ Wrestling
157
/ Wrestling
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
/ Women's Tennis
WR
/ Football
/ Women's Golf
MB
/ Volleyball
INF
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
OLB
/ Football
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
OL
/ Football
LB
/ Football
OF
/ Baseball
/ Men's Golf
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
DL
/ Football
LS
/ Football
/ Women's Tennis
IF
/ Softball
D
/ Soccer
Fly
/ Swimming & Diving
RHP
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
Free/Fly/Back
/ Swimming & Diving
149
/ Wrestling
LS
/ Football
INF
/ Baseball
DB
/ Football
LB
/ Football
INF
/ Baseball
RB
/ Football
WR
/ Football
MB
/ Volleyball
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
OLB
/ Football
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
P
/ Softball
DB
/ Football
QB
/ Football
Breast
/ Swimming & Diving
/ Wrestling
Long Sprints
/ Men's Track & Field
DL
/ Football
/ Men's Golf
/ Men's Golf
Jumps
/ Women's Track & Field
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
F/C
/ Women's Basketball
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
M
/ Soccer
HWT
/ Wrestling
LHP
/ Baseball
Free
/ Swimming & Diving
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
AA
/ Men's Gymnastics
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
TE
/ Football
G/F
/ Men's Basketball
FX, VT
/ Men's Gymnastics
INF/OF
/ Baseball
Long Sprints
/ Women's Track & Field
LB
/ Football
/ Men's Tennis
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
TE
/ Football
D
/ Soccer
OH/RS
/ Volleyball
IF
/ Softball
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
LHP
/ Baseball
Jumps
/ Women's Track & Field
Multi-Event
/ Men's Track & Field
Free
/ Swimming & Diving
QB
/ Football
M
/ Soccer
OL
/ Football
G
/ Women's Basketball
OL
/ Football
/ Wrestling
PH, PB, HB
/ Men's Gymnastics
F
/ Soccer
/ Wrestling
DT
/ Football
157
/ Wrestling
Throws
/ Men's Track & Field
UT
/ Softball
UT
/ Softball
RHP
/ Baseball
OF
/ Softball
Back/Free/Fly
/ Swimming & Diving
PH, SR, PB
/ Men's Gymnastics
UT
/ Softball
G
/ Men's Basketball
P
/ Softball
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
QB
/ Football
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
174
/ Wrestling
DB
/ Football
IF
/ Softball
Multi-Event
/ Women's Track & Field
/ Men's Tennis
MB
/ Volleyball
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
WR
/ Football
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
Middle Distance
/ Women's Track & Field
D
/ Soccer
LHP
/ Baseball
UT
/ Softball
AA
/ Women's Gymnastics
/ Women's Golf
WR
/ Football
INF
/ Baseball
Hurdles
/ Women's Track & Field
DL
/ Football
WR
/ Football
DL
/ Football
Distance
/ Men's Track & Field
/ Women's Tennis
Diving
/ Swimming & DivingWednesday, April 15
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