Honors Program Students of Note

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.

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