PASTOR GAYLON CLARK
For the past 33 years, Pastor Gaylon Clark has shared life with the gentlest soul on the planet, his wife Kathy Clark. They have one adult son, Michael, who resides in San Antonio, Texas. Beyond his immediate family, Pastor Clark has been blessed with a larger spiritual family—the Greater Mt. Zion Church members in Austin, Texas, lovingly known as “Greater.” Pastor Clark has served as the Lead Pastor of Greater for 24 years, seeing this role as his life’s calling. While in college, he dreamed of pastoring one church for his entire ministry, and by God’s grace, that dream is becoming a reality. Under his leadership, Greater has experienced exponential growth and deepened its commitment to serving the local and global communities. Under Pastor Clark’s leadership, Greater has launched eight Great Causes, strategically addressing the challenges of urban communities. His vision has fostered partnerships with organizations tackling teen pregnancy, poverty, economic empowerment, education, and health. He also spearheaded the launch of a community Food and Clothing Pantry and a Community Assistance Center, providing essential resources and financial relief to individuals in crisis. Beyond Greater, Pastor Clark has been instrumental in city-wide initiatives. He is a founding member of Christ Together Austin, a collective of churches dedicated to community engagement. Through this partnership, Education Connection was established in collaboration with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to place volunteers in schools to read to third-grade students. Additionally, Greater Mt. Zion supports Huston-Tillotson University, a local HBCU, by mentoring W.E.B. DuBois scholars and sponsoring scholarships. Additionally, Pastor Clark serves as the chair of the Mental Health Initiatives with Dream Together 2023, an ambitious vision to make Austin a more caring and equitable city. His leadership in this initiative underscores his deep commit- ment to addressing the community’s emotional well-being and ensuring that mental health support is integrated into the city’s broader efforts for justice and compassion. Pastor Clark’s leadership also impacts lives worldwide. Greater has built a medical clinic in Kitale, Kenya, provides monthly support to the Kariobangi Baptist School in the Korogocho slums of Nairobi, and has helped finance the construction of a middle school in the same community. Through these efforts, the ministry of Greater Mt. Zion now extends from East Austin to East Africa. Pastor Clark is deeply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission. He is devoted to life-oriented expository preach - ing, developing small biblical communities, mentoring and discipling men, and leading efforts in city transformation. He lives by the words of Gary Smalley: “Life is about relationships… the rest is just details.” For him, this quote encapsulates the biblical heart of ministry—loving God, loving people, and making disciples. Pastor Clark’s dedication to ministry, community engagement, and leadership has earned him recognition from several esteemed organizations: Austin Area Urban League, Achievements in Black Austin, The University of Texas at Austin—Community Partnership Award, African American Harvest Youth Foundation, Austin Disaster Relief Network, Austin Police Department, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. These honors reflect his passion for transforming lives and communities through faith-driven leadership. Pastor Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dallas Baptist University and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Dallas Theological Seminary. His academic training has provided a strong theological foundation that continues to shape his ministry, equipping him to lead with biblical depth, integrity, and a heart for discipleship.
HONORS CONVOCATION PROGRAM Archibald Vanderpuye, Ph.D., Presiding Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Prelude.................................................................................................................................Stephen Burnaman, DMA Department Chair, Humanities and Fine Arts, Professor of Music, University Organist Processional (please stand) “War March of the Priests”................................................................Felix Mendelssohn Stephen Burnaman, DMA Invocation.............................................................................................................................................Marcus Gibson Class of 2026 Greetings..................................................................................................................................................Otis Rolle Jr. Class of 2028 “Whats Going On”...................................................................................................................................Marvin Gaye The Huston-Tillotson University President’s Jazz Collective . Introduction of the Speaker........................................................................................................Keliss Levone-Myers Class of 2027 Convocation Address...................................................................................................................Gaylon Clark, M.Div Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lead Pastor Recognition...........................................................................................................................Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D. President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University “I Got a Song”..............................................................................................................................................Colin Lett The Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir Special Honors and Presentations..................................................................................Archibald Vanderpuye, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Hirsch, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Rohan Thompson, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business and Technology Remarks and Announcements...............................................................................................Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D. President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University The Alma Mater.........................................................................................................................................Fred Waring Benediction......................................................................................................................................... Cidney Anthony Class of 2028 Recessional (please stand) “Hornpipe” ....................................................................................................G.F. Handel Stephen Burnaman, DMA
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2025 TOP RANKING GRADUATES BY MAJOR
Biology Ckyra Amari Anthony * Danelle Davina McCullough
English Jackson Perry Jones
Environmental Justice Marcus Santillanes
Business Administration Roger Cyril Bonnett * Cheyanna Makaila Burnett-Griffith Nicolas Andres Longoria Danielle Renee
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Music Michael Jerome Lamerson, Jr Tyler Rasean Whitfield
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* 4.0 Grade Point Average
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Brandon Madyun Bishan Maharjan * Manika Maharjan
Dipe Singh Mahato * Johnathan Christian Maldonado Torrae Delores Manley * Yaretzi Mariaca * Marlyn Martinez Ariana Nicole Matos Chyna Cirrahn Maxwell Danelle Davina McCullough Lebron Leeron Mcintosh Jacqueline Rose Millender Alexander Marvin Miller * Donnisha Milsap Onarj Mitchell Juliet Morales-Martinez Danielle Rae Morman Asia Symonne Mueller Aicha Adenike Musfaou Pratikshya Nepal * Nigam Neupane Mariyah La’Shawn Newman Wenzel Dwayne Newton Gustavo Ernesto Nieto-Diaz Saksham Niroula Briana S. Nunn Kambili Nwankwo Yemisi Cyncere Obalade Jr Tamara Denae Ockelberry Rodiat Nadege Odedele Israel Ogbonna * Tochukwu Caleb Okezie * Malia Orwick Jonathon Aden Ovalle Andres Palma * Kelli Nicole Pamphlet Aashish Pandey Sadikshya Pantha Elishia JaeSean Payne Rubyjoy Read Pepito Maria Perez Kaiya Symoine Perry Sherical Myshay Petty Devin Rashaud Pineda
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* 4.0 Grade Point Average
2025 HONOR ROLL
Abdulwakil Abdulkadir * Abdulwadud Abdulkadir * Lexicio Adderley Oluwaseun E. Adediwura Oluwatosin Joseph Adeola Bal Krishna Adhikari Anamika Adhikari Ilyas Titilope Adigun * Giusepe Aguzzi Nabil Olalekan Alade Ajiboye In’Tia Mon’e Akins Alayali Alaniz Hamidat Alatise Christina Ale Jayla Danielle Allen Cidney Alexandria Anthony Ckyra Amari Anthony * Christopher Michael Arocha Luisa V. Arreola Kritika Aryal Aniyah Danielle Asberry Javara Austin Victoria Aviles * Faa-Ha Dilu-Lahi Alaby Babalola Alexius Bryanna Ballenger John A. Barrera Binita Bastola Jennifer Lynn Battiste Nabin Bayalkoti
Menina Carla Cavazos Tyler Blake Champagne Evan Chapai * Shauntrice Charles Aydan-Adonis Nathaniel Chatman Danae Don-Marie Chris-Anderson * Alani-Mari Christopher Ebonee Denica Clark Breana Alyse Clark Jordon Deshon Clark Trinity Mykel Clay Teneshia S Clemons De’Ayre Alese Clewis Amariya Carrington Coe Jacqueline R. Coey Tyaija Makaih Coleman Caden Roy Cornwell Trinity Ann Corzine
Xavier Mekhi Forge Lyneisha Salome Maria Fowler Armani Antwonette Fowler Bishaka Gahire * AlyssaGaitan Lauren Kirsten Gamblin Qudus Abayom Ganiyu Noelia Garcia Jadyn Gabrielle Gerald * Wendell Ricky Gettridge Pooja Ghimire * Marcus Dewayne Gibson Shayla Nicole Gillis Miguel Kla Giovannitti Shishir Giri Roshan Giri Alicia Gonzales Pablo Gonzalez Recalde Latrell C. Goodwin Dasia Darrian Gordon La’vell Ronald Gray Jhordin McKenzie Gray Jadyn Gray Christina M. Green Alteshia Greer De’Anna Griffin Jason Derrick Guerra Jonas Aden Garza Sudikshya Gautam Aakriti Gautam * Ashika Gc Quincy Keith Handy Joryan Nyree Harper Kadarien R. Harris Sanai Mariama Haymon-Jallow * Denae Frances Hernandez Jade Alexis Hilliary Davian Malik Holloway Shadrian Ruth Howard Isaiah Kurtis Howard Emmanuel Ojonugwa Idris Diallo D’hani Ingraham * Lauryn Kennedy Irving Layla Isaacs Ayomide Vanessa Isinkaye * Joy Oneh Itodo * Joshua Omar Jackson Bria Nicole Jackson Paul Lawrence Jackson III Karlos Darnae Jackson, II Mayank Jha * Abdulquadri Temitope Jimoh * Bianca Lucia Joffre Payton Cole Johnson Kaushal Gupta Jessica Gurung
Ifedolapo Iyanuoluwa Jojolola * Camryne Curtis Jones Saniah Jones Breyanna Renee Jones Sydnee Alexandria Jordan Kiaya Deshae Jordan Bijaya Kafle Prashamsa Kandel Nashel Takudzwa Kapeta Ashish Karki Chandra Maya Karki Kiran Karki Samanata Kathayat Mislin Katuwal Prava KC Surakshya KC Cymone Kendrick Cymari Jannae Kendrick Allyson Jade Keys Sushil Khanal Luvraj Khand Shasta Jyoti Khatiwada Pratik Khatiwada * Nirvana Khatiwada Kamya Chanell Kidd Leonard King * Allan Reedy Knight Oluwanifemi G. Kolawole Cheick Mouhamed Kone Namrata Kunwar Kshetri * Steel Kupec Mandeep Lama Linda Lama * Michael Jerome Lamerson Anish Lamichhane Biraj Lamichhane * Reezan Lamsal Anthony James Larzabal Cullen Maddox Lee Brycen Alexander Lee Keliss Mishel Levone-Myers * Darlicia Lincoln Aksha Khadgi Jeshika Khadka Tenisha Khadka Yubika Khanal
Aaron Matthew Cosme Odell Jeffrey Cox Jr. * Tiya LaShawn Crawford Alayssia Anya Maye Crawford Gustavo Crowder Jennifer Cruz Ellis Uriah Culmer * Tamekia L. Cummings Antwoine Cummings Idowu Elizabeth Dada Oluwapelumi M. Dada * Sandeep Dangal Jada Janae Daniels Terrell Deshawn Davidson Jadacia D’Ella Davis Sara Ailyn De Jesus Lira Olivia Dora De La Cruz Sekeyia Ashanti DeJean
Bikash Belbase Koirala William Levar Bennett Kendall O. Bennett Xiara Angel Berry
Ishan Bhandari * Anisha Bhatta *
Kyatina Bhujel Mamta Bhusal Aleya Gabryell Bias-Pickett Rejina Bishwakarma * Jean-Samuel Bissou Jadyn Blacklock Sushil BM * Devendra Bohara * Cameron Boyd Dasyn Dain Bracks-Henderson Caleb A. Brizuela Tiasha Lakendra Brown Langston Brown Caleb Adrian Brown Brynlyana Viola Bryan * Dilliram Budhathoki Cheyanna M. Burnett-Griffith Jackson Maxwell Byas Terrissa Jenaye Bygrave DeTroe Lamont Campbell Adrianna Campos Zayvion Keshon Cannady Aliyah Blanche Carter Alexandra Jezabel Castillo
Aden James DeJute DiAngelo Del Valle Tristan Jehmil Demby Srija Deuja* Jivan Devkota Dipesh Dhamala Demi Monet Dickey Cara Evonne Duncan Kaylee Nevaeh Duque Makale Ardez Edwards Victor Ikedinachi Ekeke Brooke Morgan Ellis Mason Emerson
Cequan Raheem Lindsey Xavier Rashaud Linton Tyree James Littles Andrea Lo Iacono Nicolas Andres Longoria Smriti Luitel
Manirakiza Emmanuel Jaymee Victoria Epps Jermaine Isaiah Ervin Jr Tachiana Isabella Etienne * Kayla A. Evans Tristian Anthony Felan-Lindsey Zya Monae Fleming Caleb Flemmings
Brandon Madyun Lebiska Maharjan Manika Maharjan Bishan Maharjan * Dipe Singh Mahato * Suveksha Mainali Johnathan Christian Maldonado
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2025 HONOR ROLL
Torrae Delores Manley * Yaretzi Mariaca * Cameron Jacob Martinez Marlyn Martinez Ariana Nicole Matos Nathan Clark Maxile Ebony M. Maxwell Chyna Cirrahn Maxwell Danelle Davina McCullough Lebron Leeron Mcintosh Corey Kipton McQurren Brian Alexander Medina Jose Mejia Jayden Melendez Alexanderia Mae Mesfin Jacqueline Rose Millender Alexander Marvin Miller * Onarj Mitchell Xaria Rajee Moncur Nya Amariana Moore Colin Alexander Moore Juliet Morales-Martinez Danielle Rae Morman Asia Symonne Mueller Aicha Adenike Musfaou Alexus Knecole Nash Amari Malik Nelson Pratikshya Nepal * Nigam Neupane Mariyah La’Shawn Newman Wenzel Dwayne Newton Gustavo Ernesto Nieto-Diaz Rita Niraula Saksham Niroula Briana S. Nunn Kambili Nwankwo Yemisi Cyncere Obalade Jr Tamara Denae Ockelberry Rodiat Nadege Odedele Israel Ogbonna * Tochukwu Caleb Okezie * Isaac Chinedum Okigweh Chidima Okoli Malia Orwick Chukwunyerem Otuonye Jonathon Aden Ovalle Andres Palma * Kelli Nicole Pamphlet Aashish Pandey Sujal Pandey Sadikshya Pantha Mary Kathleen Paxton Mary Kathleen Paxton Elishia JaeSean Payne Roderick Penn Rubyjoy Read Pepito Maria Perez Kaiya Symoine Perry Sherical Myshay Petty Devin Rashaud Pineda
Ka’Mari Pointer Dominic Lee Polidor Anjelica Nicole Polk-Zachary Shant’Jeur Pratt A’yanna J. Price Gabrielle Marcella Pruitt Rosalinda A. Puente Makayla Emani Purvis Kiaylah Imani Queen Fathia Atinuke Rabiu Alyvia Marie Rachal Piyush Rajaure Iman M. Raji * Jose Pablo Ramos Adip Rana Magar * Naima Leann Rattley Dara Denese Reed Mittang Rai Rachana Rai Aliyah Resendiz Jahleel Reynolds Jessica Julieth Rincon Isabella Jazmine Roblero Jimena Rodriguez Taryn Olivia Roebuck Nischal Rokka Chhetri Otis Wayde Rolle Jr. * Paola Beatriz Rosales Emily Ruiz Joshika Rumba * Chace Vincent Ryans Faiqah Salawudeen Felix Salazar Jesse James Salazar * Geniya Sample Naidelin Sanchez Melchor Bailey Amareigh Scales Braelon Wesley Seals Adam Matthew Sheehan Drake Donovan Sheehy Kailey Shivers Rohit Shiwakoti Yashaswi Shrestha Alina Shrestha Pawan Simkhada * Reagan Dion Simpkins Kadyn Briann Smith Anish Regmi Jahstess Reid Danielle Renee Palpasa Shahi Dibya Sharma Bishal Sharma Saniya Sharma * Mason Lee Soefje AaKiyah Sorrells Endia J. Sparks-Hardy Keith Kameron Camouchie Spears Jaylen Lee Spence Destiny LaTrice Stanford
Lorin Kelly Stewart Kendall Alexander Stewart Madison Nicole Stimpson Destany Rhenea Strother Hank Austin Sullins
Soumya Sunar Diya Sunuwar Viviana Sustaita *
Chloe Christine Sutton * Jaquelan Mossiah Sutton TaVon Leela Tasby Muriel Andrea Taylor Recent Thapa Riana Rhena Thomas Braelyn Tillman Tilash Timalsina Aayush Titung Gahoussou Babatunde Toure
Angel Lacara Traylor Bryce LaRue Turner Kai Aaron Turntine * Sky Erin Turntine Pamela Tyree Joshua O. Umoru
Mariam Usman Gavino Vargas
Graciela Myrna Maru Vazquez Graciela Myrna Maru Vazquez Luke David Vizcarra Suraj Wagle Ethan Hunter Walker Nathan Bradford Wallace Zhi Moniq Wallace Sonaya Brianna Ngozi Warner Katarina B. Washington Terrill Robert Washington Takari Kieth Weatherspoon Jazmyne J. White Ryan Kirby Wilder Jeremiah Alan Wiley Timisha Treeneeka Williams Shana Lyne Williams Serese Williams Emily Lauren Wehnert Kennedy Marie White Ja’Tavia De’Sha White Darryl Wayne Williams Aaron Michael Williams Niela Monae Williams Kenzi Jean Williams Kensley Amore Williams Chelsea Marie Williams Devyn Anthony Williams Kasey D’nay Williams Alec Eric Worden Jayce Alexander Wright Ashok Kumar Yadav Jaymee Marie Yelton
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* 4.0 Grade Point Average
HONOR SOCIETIES
Kappa Delta Pi (Education) Dasyn Bracks-Henderson Tristian Demby Cara Duncan Jacqueline Millender Advisor Jesse Rivers J.D., Ed.D. Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) Alexandra Castillo Graciela Myrna Naru Vazquez Kaiya Symoine Perry Kenz Jean Williams Advisor Michael Hirsch, Ph.D. Psi Chi (Psychology) Victoria Aviles Alexandra Castillo Shauntrice Charles Jennifer Freeman Dasia Gordon Camryne Jones Danielle Morman Kortney Moss LaQuisha Parker Elishia Payne Kaiya Perry Jesse James Salazar Krystle Pinkston-Sanford Aide Sustaita Ta’Von Tasby Muriel Taylor Brianna Young Advisor Debra L. Murphy, Ph.D. Sigma Tau Delta (Eta Tau) (English) Julia Estrada Jackson P. Jones LaQuisha M. Parker
Alpha Phi Sigma (Pi Gamma Omicron) (Criminal Justice) Danielle R. Morman Dionne N. Paine Gabrielle M. Pruitt
Alec E. Worden Jesse J. Salazar Advisor
Lorraine Samuels, Ph.D. Beta Kappa Chi (Science) Ckyra Anthony Trinity Clay Tyaija Coleman Jada Daniels Qudus Ganiya Jhordin Gray Jadyn Gray Joy ltodo Kiaya Jordan Amari Moy Chukwunyere Otuonye Chace Ryans Angel Traylor Niela Williams Joshua Umoru Advisor Wenxian Tan, Ph.D. Delta Mu Delta (Business) Faiqah Salawudeen
Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith Rodiat N adege Odedele Mariam Usman Menina Carla Cavazos Advisor Rohan Thompson, Ph.D. Golden Key International (General) Enrique Cacho Julia Estrada Casey Hernandez Kristal Joiner Helen July Ashley Mobley Yvonne Obukehwo Dionne Paine Madelyn Patterson Samantha Ruiz-Gross Camille Scott Advisor Shawanda Stewart, Ph.D.
Kisha K. Simpson Ja’Tavia D. White Advisor Julie Hudson, Ph.D.
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2025 HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS*
Al La Carte Board Kamya Kidd Americorps Education Award Leonard King Amplify Austin In’Tia Akins Wendell Gettridge Emmanuel Idris Layla Isaacs Apple African-American Male Teacher Initiative Dasyn Bracks-Henderson Joshua Jackson Paul Jackson III Nathan Maxile Chukwunyerem Otuonye Devin Pineda Dominic Polidor Jaylen Spence Jaquelan Sutton Kai Turntine Nathan Wallace Aaron Williams Apple HBCU C2 Grant Aleya Bias-Pickett Trinity Clay Jadacia Davis Naima Rattley Drake Sheehy Jaymee Yelton College of Arts and Sciences De’Ayre Clewis Manirakiza Emmanuel Layla Isaacs Marlyn Martinez Naima Rattley Zayvion Cannady Jermaine Ervin Jr Miguel Giovannitti Armani Fowler Dominic Polidor
Danelle McCullough Jayden Melendez Asia Mueller Rodiat Nadege Odedele Jonathon Ovalle Kelli Pamphlet Jaalin Rosser Faiqah Salawudeen Destiny Stanford Riana Thomas Gahoussou Toure
Sushil Khanal Luvraj Khand Nirvana Khatiwada Shasta Jyoti Khatiwada Pratik Khatiwada Cheick Mouhamed Kone Namrata Kunwar Kshetri Biraj Lamichhane Anish Lamichhane Reezan Lamsal Smriti Luitel Manika Maharjan Lebiska Maharjan Bishan Maharjan Dipe Singh Mahato Suveksha Mainali Pratikshya Nepal Mariyah Newman Wenzel Newton Saksham Niroula Kambili Nwankwo Sujal Pandey Aashish Pandey Sadikshya Pantha Fathia Atinuke Rabiu Mittang Rai Adip Rana Magar Anish Regmi Nischal Rokka Chhetri Nathan Maxile Xaria Moncur Aicha Adenike Musfaou
Noelia Garcia Alicia Gonzales Jason Guerra Kadarien Harris Denae Hernandez
Emmanuel Idris Payton Johnson Nashel Takudzwa Kapeta Cuan Kingwill Cullen Lee Andrea Lo Iacono Yaretzi Mariaca Cameron Martinez Danelle McCullough Jayden Melendez Colin Moore Jonathon Ovalle
Mariam Usman Niela Williams Kensley Williams
Green Apple Fellows Juliet Morales-Martinez Huston-Tillotson University Admission Award Bal Krishna Adhikari Ilyas Titilope Adigun Nabil Olalekan Alade Ajiboye Christina Ale Kritika Aryal Faa-Ha Dilu-Lahi Alaby Babalola Binita Bastola Nabin Bayalkoti
Jose Ramos Emily Ruiz Kadyn Smith
AaKiyah Sorrells Destiny Stanford Ethan Walker
Kennedy White Jazmyne White Serese Williams Jayce Wright Lee Andrew & Willie Mae Kirk Endowed Gahoussou Toure Moody Foundation Aden DeJute Lyneisha Fowler Armani Fowler Dasia Gordon Rubyjoy Pepito Music - Performance Ensemble
Anisha Bhatta Mamta Bhusal Sushil BM
Devendra Bohara Langston Brown Dilliram Budhathoki DeTroe Campbell Evan Chapai Noufou Compaore Trinity Corzine Idowu Elizabeth Dada Srija Deuja Jivan Devkota Alina Dhakal Dipesh Dhamala Sanai Haymon-Jallow Bishaka Gahire Qudus Abayomi Ganiyu Aakriti Gautam Sudikshya Gautam Ashika Gc Jadyn Gerald Pooja Ghimire Shishir Giri Kaushal Gupta Mayank Jha Abdulquadri Jimoh Ifedolapo Jojolola Bijaya Kafle Kiran Karki Chandra Maya Karki Mislin Katuwal
Bailey Scales Palpasa Shahi Dibya Sharma Bishal Sharma Rohit Shiwakoti
Soumya Sunar Diya Sunuwar Abdoulaye Aboubacar Sylla Recent Thapa Riana Thomas Tilash Timalsina Aayush Titung Suraj Wagle Serese Williams Ashok Yadav Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Inc. (ICUT) Oluwaseun Adediwura Intercollegiate Athletics
Caleb Brown Jordon Clark De’Ayre Clewis Aaron Cosme Makale Edwards Isaiah Howard Keliss Levone-Myers Marlyn Martinez Jahleel Reynolds Reagan Simpkins Endia Sparks-Hardy Jacarious Stanley Nancy Lyles Durham Dasia Gordon Nolan Ryan Foundation Jeremiah Wiley Presidential Scholar Lexicio Adderley
Tilash Timalsina Jazmyne White Serese Williams
Finish the Last Mile Oluwaseun Adediwura
Giusepe Aguzzi Victoria Aviles
Alayali Alaniz Aniyah Asberry Jennifer Battiste Xiara Berry Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith Jackson Byas Aliyah Carter Menina Cavazos Aydan-Adonis Chatman
Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith Danielle Renee Campbell Aliyah Carter Tyaija Coleman Oluwapelumi Dada Sushma Dangal Jonas Garza Pooja Ghimire Pablo Gonzalez Recalde Emmanuel Idris Surakshya KC
Prava KC Muna KC
Odell Cox Jr. Ellis Culmer Brooke Ellis Lebron Mcintosh
Aksha Khadgi Jeshika Khadka Tenisha Khadka Yubika Khanal
Tyaija Coleman Caden Cornwell Tiya Crawford DiAngelo Del Valle
*This list represents scholarship recipients who meet the academic honors grade point average requirement of 3.0 or higher; it does not represent nor is it intended to reflect all scholarships available at Huston-Tillotson University.
2025 HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS*
St. David’s Foundation Alexandra Castillo Danae Chris-Anderson Tiya Crawford Antwoine Cummings Sara De Jesus Lira Tachiana Etienne Caleb Flemmings Noelia Garcia Marcus Gibson Jhordin Gray Joryan Harper Jade Hilliary Diallo Ingraham Saniah Jones Kiaya Jordan Danelle McCullough Brian Medina Amari Nelson Mariyah Newman Alyvia Rachal Kaiya Perry Naidelin Sanchez Melchor
Onarj Mitchell Otis Rolle Jr. Zhi Wallace Real Estate
A’yanna Price Tochukwu Okezie Elizabeth Ridley Tarrynce Robinson Taryn Roebuck Jaalin Rosser Adam Sheehan Keith Spears Madison Stimpson Braelyn Tillman Terrill Washington Ja’Tavia White Serese Williams
Johnathan Maldonado Asia Mueller Yemisi Obalade Jr Israel Ogbonna Tochukwu Okezie Elishia Payne Kaiya Perry Iman Raji Jahleel Reynolds Otis Rolle Jr. Chace Ryans Marcus Santillanes
Abdulwakil Abdulkadir Abdulwadud Abdulkadir Hamidat Alatise
Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith Aydan-Adonis Chatman Noufou Compaore Caden Cornwell Pablo Gonzalez Recalde Emmanuel Idris Nashel Takudzwa Kapeta Kamya Kidd Mariam Usman School of Business & Technology (SBT) Abdulwadud Abdulkadir Abdulwakil Abdulkadir Oluwaseun Adediwura Giusepe Aguzzi Nabil Olalekan Alade Ajiboye
Lorin Stewart Chloe Sutton Angel Traylor Bryce Turner Sky Turntine Joshua Umoru Jaymee Yelton
The United Methodist Abdulwadud Abdulkadir Luisa Arreola Caden Cornwell Oluwapelumi Dada Jaymee Epps Lyneisha Fowler Layla Isaacs Sydnee Jordan Jose Mejia LaQuisha Parker Paola Rosales Emily Ruiz Braelyn Tillman Alec Worden Vivent Aydan-Adonis Chatman Antwoine Cummings Manirakiza Emmanuel
Kailey Shivers Kennedy White Jaymee Yelton Terry L. Pickens Memorial Devyn Williams Thurgood Marshall College Fund Israel Ogbonna Oluwapelumi Dada UNCF In’Tia Akins Christopher Arocha
Christina Ale Caleb Brown Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith
Zayvion Cannady Alexandra Castillo
Jordon Clark Breana Clark
Tyaija Coleman Caden Cornwell Antwoine Cummings Jadacia Davis Jaymee Epps Qudus Abayomi Ganiyu Pooja Ghimire Pablo Gonzalez Recalde Jhordin Gray
Ka’Mari Pointer Shant’Jeur Pratt Naima Rattley Jaymee Yelton W.E.B. Dubois
Jennifer Battiste Kendall Bennett Xiara Berry Brynlyana Bryan
Abdulwakil Abdulkadir Abdulwadud Abdulkadir Oluwaseun Adediwura
Christina Green Isaiah Howard Ayomide Isinkaye Joy Itodo Surakshya KC
Malik Chavez Jennifer Cruz Makayla Davis Makale Edwards Manirakiza Emmanuel Xavier Forge Armani Fowler Wendell Gettridge Latrell Goodwin Jadyn Gray La’vell Gray Quincy Handy Denae Hernandez Davian Holloway Camryne Jones Kiaya Jordan Michael Lamerson Deanna Lewis Torrae Manley Danelle McCullough Danielle Morman Sherical Petty Ka’Mari Pointer A’yanna Price
Ckyra Anthony Cidney Anthony Victoria Aviles Aleya Bias-Pickett Jadyn Blacklock
Oluwanifemi Kolawole Cheick Mouhamed Kone Biraj Lamichhane Tyree Littles Jacqueline Millender Rodiat Nadege Odedele Israel Ogbonna Tochukwu Okezie Kambili Nwankwo Elishia Payne Faiqah Salawudeen Naidelin Sanchez Melchor Drake Sheehy
Aydan-Adonis Chatman Danae Chris-Anderson Trinity Clay Oluwapelumi Dada Makale Edwards Lauren Gamblin Marcus Gibson Sanai Haymon-Jallow Ayomide Isinkaye Joy Itodo Bria Jackson Ifedolapo Jojola Kiaya Jordan Oluwanifemi Kolawole Keliss Levone-Myers Brooke Ellis Zya Fleming
Reagan Simpkins AaKiyah Sorrells Riana Thomas Gahoussou Toure Joshua Umoru Mariam Usman
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UNIVERSITY MISSION AND VISION MISSION
Huston-Tillotson University is a faith-based historically black college and university (HBCU) nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas. The institution provides a robust liberal arts and STEM education through market-driven certifications, associate, baccalaureate, master’s degrees, and centers of excellence. HT remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. VISION Huston-Tillotson University commits to cultivating the forerunners of innovation. We aspire to prepare graduates who are pioneers, socially engaged leaders and thinkers, demonstrated through academic excellence and service.
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE CABINET Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D. President and CEO Archibald W. Vanderpuye, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kenneth R. Crawford, Jr., Ph.D.
Chief Operations Officer Shaquille K. Dillon, Ph.D. Vice President for Marketing, Strategy, Impact, and Innovation Linda Y. Jackson, MBA Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jennifer P. Miles, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Antonius Pegues, Ed.D. Vice President for Administration and Finance Quinika Qualls, MBA Director of Human Resources Jorge E. Sousa, MPA Vice President for Enrollment Management
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY DEANS Michael L. Hirsch, Ph.D.
College of Arts and Sciences Rohan R. Thompson, Ph.D. School of Business and Technology
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. Valerie Capers Workman Austin, Texas Rev. Patrick Duggan Lewisville, North Carolina Mrs. Katrine Formby Austin, Texas Mr. David Godsey Dallas, Texas Dr. Mike Hemphill North Little Rock, Arkansas Mr. Dexter Henderson Austin, Texas Ms. Thedencia Horne Austin, Texas Mr. Chris Hyams Austin, Texas Dr. Vanessa Monroe - Chair Spring, Texas
Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. Vice Chair Tomball, Texas Mr. Harold E. Peterson Secretary Austin, Texas Mr. Greg Weaver Treasurer Austin, Texas Mrs. Cecilia Abbott Austin, Texas Dr. DeVry Anderson Austin, Texas Mr. Coalter Baker Austin, Texas Mr. Byrd Bonner San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Theron Jackson Shreveport, Louisiana Mrs. Diane T. Land Austin, Texas Mr. Chanler Langham Houston, Texas Ms. Andrea Mosie Houston, Texas Mr. Eric Starkloff Austin, Texas Dr. Melva K. Wallace Ex-Officio Austin, Texas
PRESIDENTS OF THE INSTITUTION
SAMUEL HUSTON COLLEGE 1876 - 1882 Dr. George O. Richardson 1882 - 1885 Mrs. Caroline A. Richardson 1885 - 1888 Dr. Thomas M. Dart 1900 - 1916 Dr. Reuben Shannon Lovinggood 1916 - 1917 Dr. J. W. Frazier, Interim President 1917 - 1920 Dr. Mathew Simpson Davage 1920 - 1923 Dr. Joseph P. Randolph 1923 - 1926 Bishop Robert N. Brooks 1926 - 1930 Dr. Thomas Russell Davis 1930 - 1932 Bishop Willis J. King
TILLOTSON COLLEGE 1881 - 1884 Dr. William E. Brooks 1884 - 1886 Dr. John Kershaw 1886 - 1888 Dr. Henry L. Hubbell 1888 - 1894 Dr. William M. Brown 1894 - 1896 Dr. Winfield S. Goss 1896 - 1902 Dr. Marshall R. Gaines 1902 - 1905 Dr. Arthur W. Partch 1905 - 1918 Dr. Isaac Merrit Agard 1918 - 1924 Dr. Francis Wayland Fletcher 1930 - 1944 Dr. Mary Elizabeth Branch 1944 - 1952 Dr. William H. Jones 1924 - 1930 Dr. J. T. Hodges
1932 - 1943 Dr. Stanley E. Graunnum 1943 - 1948 Dr. Karl Everett Downs 1948 - 1952 Dr. Robert F. Harrington
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY
1952 - 1955 Dr. Mathew Simpson Davage 1955 - 1965 Dr. John Jarvis Seabrook 1965 - 1988 Dr. John Q. Taylor King, Sr. 1988 - 2000 Dr. Joseph Turner McMillan, Jr. 2000 - 2015 Dr. Larry L. Earvin 2015 - 2022 Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette 2022 * - Dr. Melva K. Wallace
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* 2022 Archibald Vanderpuye (Interim President)
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