Family Graduate Recognition

TU proudly celebrates the educational achievements of our faculty, staff and their families. 

Student at Commencement

Honoring 2026 Graduates

Each spring, Towson University celebrates the accomplishments of our graduates. This year, we extend that celebration to include faculty, staff, and their remarkable family members. Whether completing a degree at TU or graduating from another institution, our community demonstrates a commitment to continuing education.

We invite you to join us in congratulating the TU faculty, staff, and their families on their educational achievements. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you! 

We celebrate you and your family, whether you are earning a GED, high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Submissions are now closed for Spring 26

Recognizing Graduates 

We celebrate you and your family, whether you are earning a GED, high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree. We are proud of your unwavering commitment to furthering your education, which is an investment in your future. The list of graduates is alphabetized by last name, with an asterisk next to those who are attending or have graduated from TU. We encourage all faculty and staff to take a moment to explore the stories and successes of our Tiger family and to congratulate them for their significant achievements.

Spring ’26

Graduate Name and affiliation academic milestone School Major Post-Graduation Plans

Eric Michael O'Leary (child of Erica O'Leary, Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics)

 College (Graduate Degree) Towson University MS in Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics Joining the workforce
Ciaran A. Peters (child of Katherine Peters, ADA Coordinator, Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity) College (Graduate Degree) Towson University Geography and Geospatial Technologies Joining the workforce

Caroline Hiles (child of Erika Carlson-Hiles, University Registrar, Registrar’s Office)

  High School  Towson High School  Sports Management Attending TU Fall ’26 

Allison Elizabeth-Yung Grue (child of Sarah Grue, Administrative Assistant II, Biological Sciences)

 College (Undergraduate Degree) Towson University Mass Communications – Advertising Higher education (graduate or professional school)

Rajaa Zennani (Linda Miller, Teaching Professor, Elementary Education)

 College (Undergraduate Degree) Towson University Elementary Education Teaching position in BCPS

Stephen Fulmore III (spouse/partner of Tracy Fulmore, Student Hire & Payroll Coordinator, Financial Affairs)

 College (Undergraduate Degree) Towson University Bachelor of Music  Attending graduate school

Ciaran A. Peters (child of Katherine Peters, ADA Coordinator, Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity)

 College (Graduate Degree) Towson University Geography and Geospatial Technologies Joining the workforce

Shaina Knox (child of Laura Knox, Assistant Director, On-Campus Student Employment, Career Center)

 College (Undergraduate Degree) Towson University Elementary Ed & Special Ed Joining the workforce

Dena Deann Barnwell (Change Management Specialist, OTS – Planning & Project Management Office)

 College (Graduate Degree) Morgan State University Doctor of Public Health Continuing employment at TU!

Warrith Mandolin Winthrop (child of Dena Barnwell, Change Management Specialist, OTS – Planning & Project Management Office)

 High School  Baltimore City College   Higher education (graduate or professional school)

Kara Serin Brown (child of Amber Taylor, Research Associate, RESI)

 High School Towson High School Cosmetic Chemistry Higher education (graduate or professional school)

Delaney Bielas (child of Jeri Bielas, Assistant Vice President, Advancement Operations)

 High School  Dallastown Area High School Elementary Education Higher education (graduate or professional school)

Congratulations to all the 2026 graduates and the families who supported them every step of the way.

Previous Recognition

Graduate Name and affiliation academic milestone School Major Post-Graduation Plans

Luca Francis Caccamese, child of Suzanne Caccamese, Health Center 

 College (Undergraduate)   Biological Sciences Joining the workforce
Richard Patterson, Department of Mathematics College (Graduate) University of Maryland Global Campus Masters of Business Administration 

Continued higher education (Graduate or Professional)

Julian Salvarore Ippolito, child of Jennifer Ippolito

  High School  Towson High School  Sports Management Attending TU Fall ’26 
Graduate Name and affiliation academic milestone School Major Post-Graduation Plans
Keina Chow, child of Natsuko Chow, Office of Instituitional Research High School Towson High School — Higher Education (Graduate or Professional)
Lana Page Cotton, child of Shannon Cotton, Office of Public Safety College (Undergraduate) — Psychology Higher Education (Graduate or Professional)
Quinn Logan-Bennett, child of Lorie Logan-Bennett, Career Services  College (Undergraduate) University of Maryland Business, Marketing Joining the Workforce

***Amelia McHenry, child of Robert McHenry, Environmental Health and Safety

 High School Dallastown Area High School Art Attending Towson University
Isabella McHenry, child of Robert McHenry, Environmental Health and Safety High School Dallastown Area High School Environmental Science Other
Kendall Miller, College of Education  College (Graduate) University of Baltimore M.S. in Interaction Design and Information Architecture Continuing employment at TU
Theodore G. Morrow, child of Jennifer Morrow, Office of Human Resources College (Undergraduate) University of Maryland Psychology Higher Education (Graduate or Professional)
***Catherine Cody Shue, child of Lisa Shue, Nursing  College (Undergraduate) Towson University Nursing Joining the Workforce

Frequently Asked Questions 

You may submit multiple graduates just complete a separate form for everyone. 

We welcome submissions from graduates of the following programs:

  • High School
  • GED Programs
  • Associate’s Degrees
  • Bachelor’s Degrees
  • Master’s Degrees
  • Doctoral Degrees
  • Professional or Terminal Degree Programs

No. This recognition page is to celebrate the educational accomplishments of our faculty and staff, and those related to TU faculty and staff. We accept submissions for graduates from any high school or institution of higher education 

No. Photos are not necessary.

If you need to make a change after submitting, please contact

All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, to be included in the published recognition list.

The webpage will go live on Friday, June 20, 2025, and will be announced via TU Today.

Submissions for Fall ’24 and Spring ’25 are now closed. Applications open for Fall ’25 in October. Check back frequently for more information.

If you have questions about eligibility or issues while submitting, please contact

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!