Southern Miss Spring 2026 graduates from the Mississippi Coast

The University of Southern Mississippi awarded undergraduate, graduate and specialist degrees to approximately 1,986 students during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 14-15 on the Hattiesburg campus, and on May 16 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Southern Miss graduates from the local area include:

Bay St. Louis

Brooke Godbold: Bachelor of Science

Tony A. Tran: Bachelor of Science

Anthony James Veillon: Bachelor of Science

Isabella Maria Clogher: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Chiara-Nykole Dorian Brissey: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Janee Jones: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ashley Renee Goetzman: Master of Arts in Teaching

Mekhi Nyrie Wyman: Master of Business Admin

Elizabeth Michael Weems: Master of Education

Brooke Leigh Majorovits: Master of Public Health

Hannah Faye Pitalo: Master of Science

Dianna Elizabeth Dardar: Master of Social Work

Beaumont

Bryce Immanuel McDonald: Bachelor of Music Education

Clo. Gracyn Knight: Bachelor of Science

Biloxi

Charles Korkmaz Helton: Bachelor of Applied Science

Taylor Womack: Bachelor of Applied Science

Colgan Keating Beale: Bachelor of Arts

Veronika Zephyr Landry: Bachelor of Arts

Hannah E. Necaise: Bachelor of Arts

Sidney Riahna Pace: Bachelor of Arts

Charli-ana Grace Posey: Bachelor of Arts

Renna Ann Spears: Bachelor of Arts

Nicole D Menerey: Bachelor of Interdscplnry Stdy

Mateo Emmanuel Cook: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Corbin Monroe Lewis: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Kennedy Janae Bailey: Bachelor of Science

Makenzie Nicole-Mathis Cochran: Bachelor of Science

Kelly Elizabeth Cole: Bachelor of Science

Malcolm Shawn Course: Bachelor of Science

Kyle Robert Gaestel: Bachelor of Science

Aiden Parker Graves: Bachelor of Science

Norah Jayne Hammond: Bachelor of Science

Jamie Tonyetta Hocker: Bachelor of Science

Bryce Lee Hogan: Bachelor of Science

Coral Elizabeth Jaudon: Bachelor of Science

Lela Dianne Jones: Bachelor of Science

Sophia Catherine Jones: Bachelor of Science

Joelle Danielle Knight: Bachelor of Science

Abbey Renae Koplitz: Bachelor of Science

Emily Grace Lyon: Bachelor of Science

Jayla A. Manning: Bachelor of Science

Stephanie Messer: Bachelor of Science

Imma-Celine Riley Ogburn: Bachelor of Science

Daniel Perry O’Melia: Bachelor of Science

Andie Lynn Schwartz: Bachelor of Science

Kayla Lashay St Martin: Bachelor of Science

Mathew Thompson: Bachelor of Science

Garrison Thomas West: Bachelor of Science

Ashleigh Tiana Alexander: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Camrynn Faith Battaya: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Accacia Akera Chambers: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jamea Dartriece Clausell: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Mark Edward Deroche: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Carrie Graetz: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jordyn Lynne Havens: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Vincent Mitchelle Misita Sr.: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Sidneigh Taylor Moran: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Colin McLean Snyder: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Huynh-Ngan Mong Trat: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Carley Frances Veitch: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Anna Rose Shoemaker: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Avery Ella Lanee Verrett: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Anna E. Hill: Master of Arts in Teaching

Brooke E. Anderson: Master of Business Admin

Samantha Gail Lee: Master of Business Admin

Meredith Theresa Collins: Master of Science

Heather Ide Miller: Master of Science

Alyssa Mae Pagel: Master of Science

Tori Dawn Dronet: Master of Science in AthTrain

Sanjuana Maria Valtierra-Pettaway: Master of Social Work

Diamondhead

Trista Nicole Dear: Bachelor of Science

Samantha Lynn Goodwin: Bachelor of Science

Dylan Scott McShane: Bachelor of Science

Chlo. Hana Stierwald: Bachelor of Science

Adeline Mae Wyly: Bachelor of Science

Emily Marie Riels: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Kirsten Taliaferro: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Edith L. Flores: Doctor of Philosophy

Lonnie Alvin Burch Jr.: Master of Arts

D’Iberville

Destiny Francesca Dufrene: Bachelor of Applied Science

Lillian Diane Waltman: Bachelor of Science

Rashad Jameeel Williams Jr.: Bachelor of Science

Alasha Ivana Green: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Quartasha Jamaica Parker: Master of Business Admin

Gautier

Jerome Floran Morales: Bachelor of Applied Science

Blessteva Angelleta Johnson: Bachelor of Science

Jakob Thomas Jones: Bachelor of Science

Alene S. Mosher: Bachelor of Science

Grace Marie Seitz: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jake Franks: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Breanna Allyn Lambert: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kemani Neshaud Fells: Bachelor of University Studies

Heather Christian Nacol: Master of Business Admin

Gulfport

Jermiah Alexander Cherry: Bachelor of Applied Science

Fredrick Thomas Jaynes II: Bachelor of Applied Science

Lauren Olivia Dew: Bachelor of Arts

Emmaleigh Ariel Gary: Bachelor of Arts

Ilana Rebecca Haas: Bachelor of Arts

Jordan Hall: Bachelor of Arts

Erin Elizabeth Hanson: Bachelor of Arts

Emma Grace Hoffmann: Bachelor of Arts

Zoe Eden Huffman: Bachelor of Arts

Nadiya Denai Jones: Bachelor of Arts

Bradleigh Olivia Plummer: Bachelor of Arts

Nathan A. Poage: Bachelor of Arts

Jonathan David Carlos Thompson: Bachelor of Arts

Mary Morgan Wert: Bachelor of Arts

Melanie Arlene Bell: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Zakeri Micheal Brown: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Dustin Hoang Minh Bui: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Cara Elizabeth Pitts: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Jessica Alivia Reid: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Roxana Glass: Bachelor of Interdscplnry Stdy

Morgan Nicole Blackwell: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Airyanna Nicole Drake: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Je’Mya Nechelle Evans: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Jacob A. Saucier: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Thomas Matthew Sensley: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Albert Wilson: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Joseph C. Jones: Bachelor of Music Education

Hutson Shepherd Rollins: Bachelor of Music Education

Crystal Victoria Albergottie-Daniels: Bachelor of Science

Skylar Grace Alewine: Bachelor of Science

Taylor Dale Allen: Bachelor of Science

Jacob Hilden Barnes: Bachelor of Science

James Domenico Barr: Bachelor of Science

Skylar Vyctoria Benjamin: Bachelor of Science

Ameiyah Lanae Boler: Bachelor of Science

Alexander Lee Booth: Bachelor of Science

Tyler Joseph Brashears: Bachelor of Science

Gabriealla Jal’is Bridges: Bachelor of Science

Michaela E. Cooper: Bachelor of Science

Jordan S’ymone Crenshaw: Bachelor of Science

Serena Rose Depasquale: Bachelor of Science

Hailey Madison Hancock: Bachelor of Science

Sara Mei Heather Harlen: Bachelor of Science

Annabella Claire Jenkins: Bachelor of Science

Breckinridge Miller Jones: Bachelor of Science

Abigail R. McGehee: Bachelor of Science

Daylen Christopher Mickell: Bachelor of Science

Vivian Caffee Ozerden: Bachelor of Science

Kamryn Fay Posey: Bachelor of Science

Kamryn Fay Posey: Bachelor of Science

Aliya Desiree Puryear: Bachelor of Science

Abbie Gail Quick: Bachelor of Science

DeSean Montre Robinson: Bachelor of Science

Jeffrey Neil Rowe Jr.: Bachelor of Science

Darrell Anthony Shepard Jr.: Bachelor of Science

Madalyn A. Smith: Bachelor of Science

Addison Elise Suydam: Bachelor of Science

Wyatt Dale Swanstrom: Bachelor of Science

Madison Noel Waters: Bachelor of Science

Oliver Lamar Young III: Bachelor of Science

Luke Michael Ackerman: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Ryan Ienaz Alston: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Rocky T. Countee Jr.: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

John Thomas Jones Jr.: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Sandy Ann Kennedy: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Elena Francesca Knoll: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jason James Lauck: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Julien Charles Smith IV: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Belinda Anne Valencia: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Alexis Juliet Bolton: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Victoria Phenicia Brunson: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Asti L. Hilton: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Aaliyah Leann Wilson: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jamie Michelle Armstrong: Bachelor of Social Work

Jourdan Raine Elward: Bachelor of Social Work

Victoria Michelle Mitchell: Bachelor of Social Work

Catherine Merritt Burns: Doctor of Audiology

Taylor Aviance Ben: Doctor of Philosophy

Jamion Tyran Burney: Master of Arts

Jennifer Barton: Master of Arts in Teaching

Marcie Johnson: Master of Education

Cameron G. Faulk: Master of Library & Info Sci

John Simmons: Master of Music Education

Jalen Lafayette Winrow: Master of Professional Account

Stacy Marie Burney: Master of Science

Charlotte Rose Drane: Master of Science

Sophia Lashay Porter: Master of Science

Ticauris Santawn Stokes: Master of Science

Julianna Marie Breland: Master of Social Work

Thomas Carpenter: Master of Social Work

Karlie Jeanine Millsap: Master of Social Work

Lacy Anne-Marie Moran: Master of Social Work

Marlena Grace Searcy: Master of Social Work

Lorie Ann Segura: Master of Social Work

Jasmine Strickland: Master of Social Work

Tia Renee Turner: Master of Social Work

Jennifer Jan Washington: Master of Social Work

Kolbie Williams: Master of Social Work

Kiln

Jacob Thomas Sloat: Bachelor of Arts

Bailey Elizabeth Parker: Bachelor of Science

Amy Shannon Ridgeway: Bachelor of Science

Gerald Everett Allen: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Evan Vincent Holladay: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Long Beach

Caprice Tillman: Bachelor of Arts

Seth Angel Torres: Bachelor of Arts

MaryGrace Hancock: Bachelor of Interdscplnry Stdy

Ashleigh Rose Sanderson: Bachelor of Music Education

Zachary Dalton Ashburn: Bachelor of Science

Or’Mun M. Cooley: Bachelor of Science

Ethan Parker Dollar: Bachelor of Science

Noelle Mignon Downey: Bachelor of Science

Logan Dzaboff: Bachelor of Science

Tatyana Patrice Fairley: Bachelor of Science

Elisa Alejandra Gutierrez: Bachelor of Science

Sheldon Lane Holley: Bachelor of Science

Laura Grace Houpt: Bachelor of Science

Amy Jane McNeil: Bachelor of Science

Marlana Janay Moore: Bachelor of Science

Henneh Grace Morrissey: Bachelor of Science

Riley Rae Morvant: Bachelor of Science

Megan Riddle: Bachelor of Science

Aimee Nicole Schacherer: Bachelor of Science

Melinda Leigh Seal: Bachelor of Science

Kristin Jia Smith: Bachelor of Science

Dylan Charles Stockhausen: Bachelor of Science

Jayci Monroe White: Bachelor of Science

Patrick R. Brown: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Molly Caroline Glass: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Kaylee P. Nguyen: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Logan James Pratt: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Hannah Elizabeth Tent: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Micah Wilson: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Caitlin Marie Gregory: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Brooklyn Nicole Thomas: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Isabella L. Orozco: Bachelor of Social Work

Heather Miller: Doctor of Philosophy

Rachel Ann Prather: Doctor of Philosophy

Joseph Michael Tillson: Master of Business Admin

Ebony Alana Hill: Master of Professional Account

Kyiesha Smith: Master of Social Work

Lucedale

Gerrin Layne Shaw: Bachelor of Applied Science

Landen Brayde Burge: Bachelor of Science

Chance Nolan Davis: Bachelor of Science

Jaelyn Alannah Davis: Bachelor of Science

Jeremy Nathan Dement: Bachelor of Science

Madelyn Alyssa Futral: Bachelor of Science

Hannah Kennedy: Bachelor of Science

Anna Kealey Graves: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Olivia Delayne Rucker: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Amarely Luna Salinas: Bachelor of Social Work

Holly Joycelyn Frey: Master of Arts

Joni Marie Young: Master of Business Admin

Toni Krystene Taylor: Master of Education

Sidney Elizabeth Hodges: Master of Science

Moss Point

Eli W. Franklin: Bachelor of Arts

Krystina Paige Taylor: Bachelor of Music Education

Sierra Cheyenne Lamey: Bachelor of Science

Keshia Lea Neese: Bachelor of Science

Marquittia LaShay Thompson: Bachelor of Science

Ja-Lea Mon. Holmes: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Allie McCall Trager: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Emma Nicole Garner: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keaira Nicole Smith: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Amber Lange: Bachelor of Social Work

Kristin Sheppard: Doctor of Education

Adyson Rene. Barlow: Master of Science

Samya Elysia Rayne James: Master of Science

Teariny Antashia Fairley: Master of Social Work

Kimberly Diane Woodcock: Master of Social Work

Ocean Springs

Dell Austin Massey: Bachelor of Applied Science

Logan Edward Snow: Bachelor of Arts

Lindsey Grace Mills: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Sophia Maria Amaya: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Michael S. Adams: Bachelor of Science

Margaret Anne Brune: Bachelor of Science

Lauren Mackenzie Carver: Bachelor of Science

Ella Madylin Griffin: Bachelor of Science

Emily Havard: Bachelor of Science

Morgan Elizabeth Hendon: Bachelor of Science

Madison Jolie Hill: Bachelor of Science

Haydn Lee Jackson: Bachelor of Science

Katrina M. Kerley: Bachelor of Science

Joshua David Lee: Bachelor of Science

Connor A. McKee: Bachelor of Science

Isabella Anne Michaud: Bachelor of Science

LaKya Simone Mitchell: Bachelor of Science

Taylor Nicole Olier: Bachelor of Science

Deiondra Richardson: Bachelor of Science

Yiannis Deidad Rivera: Bachelor of Science

Cameron Hogan Rumfelt: Bachelor of Science

Cameron Salas: Bachelor of Science

Sallie Ann Schmidt: Bachelor of Science

Sherry Nicole Schultz: Bachelor of Science

Aubrey Mae Tapp: Bachelor of Science

Nichole Lee Thais: Bachelor of Science

Garrett Andrew Villers: Bachelor of Science

Autumn D. Westmoreland: Bachelor of Science

Logan Dye: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Brandon Franklin: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Nicholas Connor Huey: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Alyaq Khalani: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Miles Oubre McCon: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Haley Christina McKeon: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Elizabeth Porter: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Mason Krebs Talley: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Ashlee Marie Wyatt: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mariah Evelyn Callista Lambes: Bachelor of University Studies

Alexa Caro: Master of Arts in the Teach Lan

Mandy Gruber: Master of Education

Clenon Hartzog: Master of Music

Magali Helena Kelley: Master of Social Work

Pascagoula

Perry Dean Hopstein: Bachelor of Applied Science

Monica Louise Norris: Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Donovan A. Bowen: Bachelor of Science

Brittnay Renae Chausse: Bachelor of Science

Nyla Rene. Dennis: Bachelor of Science

Carlos Diaz: Bachelor of Science

Kari Lynn Houston: Bachelor of Science

Mallie Marie Huntley: Bachelor of Science

Serenity Marthia McDowell: Bachelor of Science

Rachell Marie Pica Col¢n: Bachelor of Science

Consuella Jauana Marie Antoinette Rogers: Bachelor of Science

April Nicola Stallworth: Bachelor of Science

Christian Luke Black: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Gabrielle Elizabeth Stallworth: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jayden Brett Watson: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Kirsten Grace Cunningham: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Pass Christian

Justin Shane Vickers: Bachelor of Applied Science

Damien Kane Crawford: Bachelor of Science

Kendall Charles Desporte: Bachelor of Science

Tratyn Elizabeth Gibson: Bachelor of Science

Binh Van Le: Bachelor of Science

Landon Jarreau Lewis: Bachelor of Science

Landen Eugene Moran: Bachelor of Science

Kayla Racqueal Wilson: Bachelor of Science

Tanner Robert Reinike: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Alexis Kristal Barbarin: Doctor of Philosophy

Shannon Fortenberry: Master of Arts in Teaching

Rachel Vincent Hunt: Master of Arts in Teaching

Frances Robinson: Master of Arts in Teaching

Evyn Elizabeth Peranich: Master of Science

Jackson Bryant Thriffiley: Master of Science

Shaniia Elise Naycole Lee: Master of Social Work

Richton

Brandon Desean Rogers: Bachelor of Applied Science

Keishon Dearius Boose: Bachelor of Science

Margaret Elizabeth Pittman: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kristen Michelle Wilson: Master of Business Admin

Erica Dianna Conway: Master of Professional Account

Madison Faith Henderson: Master of Science

Maggie Elizabeth Smith: Master of Science

Saucier

Bailey Diane Baker: Bachelor of Arts

Cody Joseph Edenfield: Bachelor of Arts

Katelyn Michellle Gilmore: Bachelor of Arts

Jessica Ann Ault: Bachelor of Science

Jaden Paige Baker: Bachelor of Science

Gage Jacob Billings: Bachelor of Science

Taryn Mackenzie Bourcy: Bachelor of Science

Madison Rae Herndon: Bachelor of Science

Brianna A. Jones: Bachelor of Science

Matthew Thomas Miller: Bachelor of Science

Taylor Brook Smith: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Alishan Annette Gibson: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Emily Michelle McHugh: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Katherine Grace Casiano: Bachelor of Social Work

Jacob Estrada: Master of Social Work

State Line

Dasani Tenisha Hill: Master of Social Work

Vancleave

Conner Dawayne Mallette: Bachelor of Arts

Jaelyn B. Ware: Bachelor of Arts

Emily Caylen Baudier: Bachelor of Science

Mikayla Kate Cauley: Bachelor of Science

Catilyn Aleigh Hartzog: Bachelor of Science

Alexander Phong Nguyen: Bachelor of Science

Lauren M. Parker: Bachelor of Science

Kaylee Marie Radich: Bachelor of Science

Jaclyn Nicole Santillan: Bachelor of Science

Elmer Alexander Hernandez: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Jaden Olivia Ladner: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Amelia Harper White: Bachelor of Science in Bus Adm

Charity Denise Burrell: Master of Arts in Teaching

Matthew Aaron Lewis: Master of Science

Destiny Cheyenne Sanders: Master of Social Work

Waveland

Nicholas Adam Hode: Bachelor of Applied Science

Andrew Thomas Cooke: Bachelor of Music Education

Jelisle Hampton Bernard: Bachelor of Science

Emily Rayne Blackwell: Bachelor of Science

Reagan Kate Murphy: Bachelor of Science

Hillary Renea Thomas: Bachelor of Science

Chasady Diane Breland: Bachelor of Science in Nursing