2022-2023
May 2023
- Payton Bowering, A.S., Radiography
- Makayla Cunningham, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Michael Dick, B.S.N., Nursing
- Megan Fanti, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Nicole Funderburg, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Michaela Hedrick, B.S.N., Nursing
- Simran Kaur, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Hailey Koetje, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Cami Landon, B.S.N., Nursing
- Christian Martinez, B.S., Economics; and B.A., Political Science
- Evelyn Mathews, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Kylie Olejnik, B.A., Psychology
- Josette Pyke, B.A., Psychology
- Anna Rupert, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Jacqueline Sekan, A.S., Radiography
- Desiree Shepherd, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- William Singer, B.A., Music
- Andrew Stull, B.S.B., Management Information Systems
- Amy Taylor, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Robert Wallace, B.S., Computer Science
- Madeline West, B.S.B., Accounting
- Kayla Wingard, B.S., Dental Hygiene
December 2022
- Olivia Brunner, B.S., Health Sciences
- Celynn Chan, B.S., Biological Science
- Hannah Delaney, B.S.B., Finance
- Kaitlyn Dow, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Michael Dukes, B.S., Informatics
- Alyssa Foster, B.A., Communication Studies
- Susan Huston, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Nathaniel Ladson, B.S.B., Management
- Allyson Myers, B.S.B., Health Care Management
- Wesley Pickard, B.F.A., Fine Arts
- Quincy Strefling, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Jordan Vanderford, B.S.N., Nursing
August 2022
- Maisy Alvarado, B.A., Communication Studies
- Mackenzie Edmonds, B.A., Anthropology; and Spanish
- President I Emilee Edmonds
- Treasurer I Guadalupe Cisneros Ortega
- Secretary I Jordan Keeley
- Chief of Staff I Lauren Avery
- Chief Diversity Officer I Jenny Gonzalez
- Senator I Ana Carmona
- Senator | Dhruval Chaudhari
- Senator | Aniston Fogle
- Senator I Chloe Garner
- Senator | Sheila Le
- Senator | Gabe Nagy
- Senator | David Saleh
- Senator I Jonathan Swartzentruber
- Associate Justice | Daniel Edmonds
- Associate Justice | Ben Fox
- Associate Justice | Thanelie Helser
- Emilee Edmonds
- Connor Vincent Dick
2021-2022
May 2022
- Alex Alert, B.A.Ed., Art Education
- Naseem Alfadhl, B.S., Chemistry
- Haley Bailey, B.S.N., Nursing
- Destiny Bennett, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Adam Boniface, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Katherine Cassel, B.S.N., Nursing
- Courten Clark, B.S., Criminal Justice
- Bryn Cothran, B.S.W., Social Work
- Katherine Driver, B.A., Psychology
- Molly Fox, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Natalie Fox, B.S., Biochemistry
- Caylee Gee, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Kyle Geller, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Bryan Gonzalez-Villalobos, B.S.B., Advertising; Management; and Marketing
- Nicole Haas, B.A., Biological Sciences
- Rana Hamad, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Nicholas Hatfield, B.A., Psychology
- Jacob Hearington, B.A., Political Science
- McKenzie Hudspeth, A.S., Radiography
- Benson Jengela, B.S., Computer Science
- Maria Kippers, B.S.N., Nursing
- Connie Klimek, B.A., Communication Studies; and French
- Rozalina Kuznetsov, B.S.N., Nursing
- Kimber Magers, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Cassidy Martenson, B.A., Communication Studies
- Katelyn McBride, B.S.W., Social Work
- Morgan Murphy, B.S.N., Nursing
- Mallory Niedbalski, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Nathanael Paige, B.S., Criminal Justice
- Jessica Patino, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Sarah Robinson, B.S., Criminal Justice; and B.A., Psychology
- Courtney Schrock, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Anthony Sparks, B.S.B.A., Business Administration
- Jenna Stankovich, B.A., Political Science
- Meredith Torres, B.S., Actuarial Science; and B.A., French
- Brittany VanderBrink, B.S.N., Nursing
- Tyler Van Zant, B.S.B., Finance
- Noah White, B.S., Computer Science
- Lori Yoder, B.S.W., Social Work
December 2021
- Sarah Davis, B.S.N., Nursing
- Samantha Fazekas, B.A., Sustainability Studies
- Eunises Garcia, B.S.N., Nursing
- Alexis Goy, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Allie Harris, B.S.B., Advertising; and Marketing
- Ashley Kasuri, B.S.N., Nursing
- Katelyn Luce, B.F.A., Fine Arts
- Holden Price, B.S.B., Finance
- Katey Rolocut, B.S., Health Sciences
- Celia Ruiz, B.S.N., Nursing
- Corey Vermillion, B.A., Psychology
- Maddie Young, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
August 2021
- Vanessa Banes, B.A., Biological Sciences
- Kaylee Janowski, B.S.B.A., Business Administration
- Cayla Jimenez, B.A., Spanish
- Autumn Johnson, B.S.B., Marketing
- Julie Miller, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
Naseem Alfadhl | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Naseem was hired by Eurofins Scientific, an international testing laboratories company, where she is working as an analytical chemist. In the future, she plans on using her IU South Bend degree and the experience she is gaining at Eurofins Scientific to pursue post-graduate education.
Haley Breanna Bailey | Class of 2022 | Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences
With a nursing degree in hand, Haley accepted a position in the intensive care unit of Northwest Health–La Porte, where she is working as a nurse.
Katherine Cassel | Class of 2022 | Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences
Katherine accepted an RN position in Fargo, North Dakota, at Sanford Health Fargo-Moorhead in their Vizient Nurse Residency Program. Currently, Katherine is being trained and working in both the Cardiac and Neuro units. She was offered $20,000 worth of tuition reimbursement or loan forgiveness by Sanford Health Fargo-Moorhead. She and her children are thriving!
Katherine Driver | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
“Kat” was accepted into the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. She has received a fully funded graduate teaching and research appointment. Before graduating from IU South Bend, Kat presented a research paper at the Mid-East Honors Association Conference in April. Her paper was awarded third place in the association's 2022 Conference Paper Competition in the category of "Research Papers."
Samantha Fazekas | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sam” has been working at Anytime Fitness as a personal/group fitness coach. Recently, she was hired by the Jasper County Soil and Water Conservation District in Rensselaer, Indiana. In her free time, Sam works on a shuttle bus that she is rehabbing into a tiny house on wheels and blogs about her building adventures. You can find her blog at bussinit.us.
Molly Fox | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Molly was accepted into Indiana University’s School of Dentistry and began her dentistry coursework in August 2022. She recently visited IU South Bend to speak with current students about her experiences transitioning to the IU Dental Surgery program.
Natalie Fox | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Natalie is working as a dental assistant at Growing Smiles, a pediatric dental practice, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Hoping to eventually specialize in pediatric dentistry, Natalie finds this position to be the perfect segue to her graduate education.
Nicole Haas | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nicole was accepted into the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program at Bay Path University in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Her goal is to eventually become a clinical genetic counselor.
Kimber Magers | Class of 2022 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
In August, Kimber began a full-time position as a municipal advisory consultant with Baker Tilly in Mishawaka. She is currently preparing for her CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exams.
Mallory Niedbalski | Class of 2022 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Soon after graduation in May 2022, Mallory took a position in the Internal Audit Department at 1st Source Bank as an Assistant Auditor.
Holden Price | Class of 2021 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Upon graduation, Holden was hired by Korhorn Financial Group and is preparing for his CFP (Certified Financial Planner) license. Holden is making great progress, having already passed four of the ten exams!
Sarah Robinson | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
After receiving her bachelor’s degrees in May, Sarah decided to pursue a master’s in social work at Middle Tennessee State University, where she is currently attending classes.
Jenna Stankovich | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
In addition to preparing for her LSAT (Law School Admission Test) exams, Jenna has been taking classes in the Master of Public Affairs program at IU South Bend. She plans to start law school in fall of 2023.
Corey Vermillion | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Corey is employed at Bowen Center as a Skills Technician/Case Manager. This past summer, he was given responsibility for developing two summer programs offered in local schools. Corey is currently working towards a master’s degree in counseling and human services at IU South Bend, where he is focusing on clinical counseling.
Noah White | Class of 2022 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Noah was offered a position, which he accepted, as a technical consultant at Dassault Systèmes in Bellevue, Washington.
Lori Yoder | Class of 2022 | School of Social Work
Lori was accepted into the full-time advanced Master of Social Work program at IU South Bend, where she is currently a student.
Maddie Young | Class of 2021 | School of Education
Maddie is a student in the PLUS (Preparing Teacher Leaders for Underrepresented Schools) graduate program. In exchange for her fully paid tuition, upon graduation, Maddie has committed to working three years for the South Bend School Corporation. Maddie is completing her residency at Nuner Fine Arts Academy in a third-grade classroom.
- President I Christian Martinez
- Chief of Staff | Kathryn Shull
- Senator I Mira Costello
- Senator I Jenny Gonzalez
- Senator I Ian Greaves
- Senator | Scott Leeper
- Senator I David Saleh
- Justice | Ben Fox
- Chief Ambassador | Jasmine Jimenez
- Katherine Cassel
- Nicole Haas
- Christian Martinez
- Rana Hamad
2020-2021
May 2021
- Lexi Benhart, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Ashley Catanzarite, B.S., Biochemistry
- Paige Closson, B.S.B., Finance
- Lauren Cooper, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
- Kaylee DeBoe, B.A., English
- Desirae Diamond, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Dylan Engquist Bajo, B.M., Piano
- Sean Fisher, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Gabby Frodyma, B.A., Communication Studies
- Jessica Garcia, B.S.W., Social Work
- Cameron Hedstrom, B.S.B., Finance; and Marketing
- Sara Huff, B.S.W., Social Work
- Amelia Hughey, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Emma Kasarda, B.S.W., Social Work
- Madison Kuhn, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Julia Lierman, B.S.B., Management Information Systems
- Aiden Miller, B.S., Clinical Laboratory Science
- Elana Moss, B.A., Anthropology; and History
- Emily Payne, A.S., Radiography
- Shelby Perkins, B.S.W., Social Work
- Carson Pifer, B.S., Biological Sciences
- LaBre'a Porter, B.S.W., Social Work
- Yadira Regalado, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Mikayla Rosenbaum, B.S.N., Nursing
- Almutasem Shahin, B.S.B., Accounting; and Management Information Systems
- Rebecca Stevens, B.S.W., Social Work
- Meagan Sumption, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
- Erin Trabert, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Taylor Waldron, B.A., Communication Studies
- Hannah Walker, B.S.B., Human Resource Management
- Haylie Williamson, B.S. Health Sciences
December 2020
- Jewel Eyestone, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Cassandra Felten, B.A., English
- Rachel Geist, B.A., Psychology
- Megan Hayes, B.A., Communication Studies
- Justin Meister, B.F.A., Integrated New Media Studies
- Eva Monhaut, B.A., English
- Moriah Praklet, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Alexis Selvesyuk, B.S.N., Nursing
- Justin Smith, B.S.B., Marketing
August 2020
- Cooper Clark, B.S.B., Advertising; and Marketing
- Siara Escobedo, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Brendon Handy, B.S., Mathematics
- Estephanie Magana,B.G.S., General Studies; and B.A., Spanish
- Philipp Mischke, B.F.A., Integrated New Media Studies
- Rodger Pinto, B.A., Political Science; and Sociology
- Katie Taylor, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
Paige Closson | Class of 2021 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Former Honors Program intern, Paige Closson, was extended an offer to join the highly selective Commercial Banker Development Program at 1st Source Bank.
Sean Fisher | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sean was accepted into his top choice medical school, the IU School of Medicine, and is pursuing a medical degree.
Gabby Frodyma | Class of 2021 | Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts
After being accepted into graduate programs at Indiana State, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Northeastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois, Gabby decided to pursue a graduate degree in Health Communication Studies at the University of Illinois.
Brendon Handy | Class of 2020 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Brendon is pursuing a career in personal finance with Korhorn Financial Group.
Amelia Hughey | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<
In addition to being awarded the Academic Achievement Award for the Biological Sciences from IU South Bend’s Department of Biological Sciences, Amelia was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in veterinary science.
Autumn Johnson (Woodard) | Class of 2021 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Autumn is working for B&B Manufacturing in LaPorte, Indiana. Her employer created a marketing analyst position just for her, allowing Autumn to apply her business degree in marketing as well as her minor in business analytics to the position she currently holds.
Becca Stevens | Class of 2021 | School of Social Work
Becca entered law school in fall 2021 and is pursuing her law degree at the IU McKinney School of Law at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Corey is employed at Bowen Center as a Skills Technician/Case Manager. This past summer, he was given responsibility for developing two summer programs offered in local schools. Corey is currently working towards a master’s degree in counseling and human services at IU South Bend, where he is focusing on clinical counseling.
- President I Rana Hamad
- Vice President | Kayla Isenbletter
- Treasurer I Christian Martinez
- Senator I Maddie West
- Senator I Tahyia Rehman Alvi
- Senator I Benson Jengela
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Representative | Naseem Alfadhl
- Naseem Alfadhl
- Marcus Bailey
- Carmen Borst
- Olivia Brunner
- Katherine Cassel
- Celynn Chan
- Paige Closson
- Kaitlyn Dow
- Emilee Edmonds
- Samantha Fazekas
- Alexis Goy
- Ian Greaves
- Nicole Haas
- Rana Hamad
- Cameron Hedstrom
- Livia Jastrzebski
- Benson Jengela
- Emma Kasarda
- Kara Kitson
- Christian Martinez
- Katelyn McBride
- Julie Miller
- Brent Newcomb
- Nathanael Paige
- Shelby Perkins
- Carson Pifer
- LaBre'a Porter
- Desiree Shepherd
- Salem Slater
- Andrew Stull
- Amy Taylor
- Hannah Walker
- Maddie West
- Lily Wright
- Lori Yoder
- Rana Hamad
- Desiree Shepherd
What Some Pre-2021 Graduates are Up To
Annalise Lira (Nedderman) | Class of 2019 | School of Education
After teaching at Walt Disney Elementary School in Mishawaka and virtually at Lena Dunn Elementary in Washington, Indiana, Annalise got married, bought a new home in Elkhart, and has decided to pursue a master’s degree at Indiana University South Bend in the inaugural Speech-Language Pathology Program.
Kevin Schascheck | Class of 2019 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kevin received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, passed the bar exam in the state of Massachusetts, and traveled to Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, for three weeks for a much-deserved vacation and the opportunity to use the German language skills he picked up at IU South Bend. He is currently working as a corporate attorney in Boston, Massachusetts.
Salima Naike Fofana | Class of 2018 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Salima was accepted into the Master of Science in Information Technology program at Carnegie Mellon University, where she is working towards a degree in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.