Featured Graduates of Fall 2019

James Arnold has a passion for engineering, especially for seeing things built from the ground up.

Aidan Bjelland always enjoyed building with LEGO bricks growing up and dreamed of a career in architecture.

Cassandra Jolynn Buffington is passionate about helping the environment and found her home in the environmental and resource management program.

The Starbucks College Achievement Program Scholarship enabled Darrell Gill to earn an undergraduate degree after financial constraints prevented him from finishing 19 years ago.

Andrew Gin’s decision on where to go to school was easy — he lived all around Arizona and both of his parents are Arizona State University alumni.

Randy Grivel had dual objectives in mind when he was deciding where to go to college — being attractive to employers and gaining technical expertise.

As a veteran interested in construction engineering, the Fulton Schools was an easy choice for Arizona native Cory Kehoe.

Daniel Kulenkamp says he has always been obsessed with computers, so pursuing a degree in computer science was a natural extension of that fascination.

Noah Kurus has always been enthralled with the concept of airplanes and other flying machines. Growing up, he wanted to be a pilot, but found his niche in aerospace engineering.

It was during a tour of The Polytechnic School that Jonathan Lisena realized Arizona State University was the best school for him.

Jake Mendiola plans to use his long-held interest in computer hardware and the experiences he’s gained at ASU to help make a difference in the world.

Having balanced the demands of being both a mother and a full-time college student, Hannah Pebler says making it to graduation day is a great reward in itself.

Suzanne Schadel’s choice to major in environmental engineering made her one of the first four students to earn that degree from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Ethan Secklin first chose engineering because he was good in physics, but became enthralled by how things work — from new and exciting technologies to everyday objects.

Monica Welfert chose to major in computer systems engineering so she could work in a dynamic, impactful industry that finds solutions to society’s critical challenges.

Hudson Whillock says the most rewarding experience of his undergraduate years has been seeing all of his hard work pay off.

Breanna Wright discovered her inclination toward the graphic arts after starting out as an education major at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Shandiin Yessilth (Yiisił in Navajo) found her passion in construction management after completing her first internship with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.