Student Success
At-a-Glance
Honors, Dean鈥檚, and President鈥檚 Lists
These lists are computed twice yearly, in the spring at the end of the third session, and in the fall, at the end of the sixth session. Students must have completed at least 18 credits during the previous three sessions. Students who have incomplete grades are not eligible for these honors.
- Students with grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.74 are placed on the Honors List.
- Students with grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 are placed on the Dean鈥檚 List.
- Students with grade point averages of 4.00 are placed on the President鈥檚 List.
GPAs are calculated for the courses taken during the previous three sessions. They are not cumulative grade averages. A new group of honors students is determined at the end of each six-month period.
We are proud of our President鈥檚, Dean鈥檚, and Honors List students in the 2025 academic year
| PRESIDENT鈥橲 LIST | DEAN'S LIST | HONOR'S LIST |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor鈥檚 Programs | ||
| Maria Barreto | Abdul Adnan Mohammed | Abdul Adnan Mohammed |
| Jessica Benitez | Favour Afoekelu | Tamika Benjamin |
| Batzaya Byambasuren | Sayma Akter | Bhumi Chaudhary |
| Alba Chavez | Amarbold Altankhuyag | Bablu Chaudhary |
| Trinidad Montoya de Garcia | Aneeb Ali | Jenisha Dave |
| Sindy Garcia | Megan Argo | Suvdaa Dawagiv |
| Wesley Klaassen | Emujin Ariunbileg | Luce Stephane Fabre |
| Laure Le Petit | Harley Bate Agbor | Maria Fuentes |
| Scarlet Ozuna De Robbins | Tamika Benjamin | Sindy Garcia |
| Kaustubh Patil | Amani Bweta | Elis Gezer |
| Cheyenne Parent | Valeria Cabrera Orue | Ava-Dawn Goldson |
| Marisol Pertuz | Hetu Chauhan | Maunata Gurung |
| Niurka Polanco | Riddhi Bhanubhai Chavda | Thanh Tin Huynh |
| Maria Santos | Arian Cisneros | Isaura Jaquez |
| Derek Thomas | Alberto Corchado | Maria Justiniano Castedo |
| Nam Tran | Roger Doku | Rashmi Khadka |
| Chowdhury Iyman Uz Zaman | Omar Escobar-Narvaez | Tanaia Lewis | Shafiya Fatima | Mmapula Makwala | Veronica Fuentes Ardon | Cassandra Giguere | Esther Grullon | Manthan Panchal | Michael Graham | Idrissa Salifou | Carmen Grijalba | Gulam Syed | Danieaya Griggs | Jaqueline Ventura | Alinne Hernandez | Paola Hernandez | Tyler Houston | Isaura Jaquez | Rania Jraidi | Humna Khowaja Tharani | Cecilia Lasseni Diouf | Benedicta Lenis Canal | Karla Sosa Hernandez | Ravi Thakur | Syed Zaidi |
| PRESIDENT’S LIST |
| Harley Bate Agbor |
| Katherinne Alfaro |
| Sunil Bastola |
| Mallika Bista |
| Sanjog Chhabra |
| Sandra Luz Flores |
| Yamilet Gonzalez Gonzalez |
| Shaakema Alicia Lawrence |
| Yaritza Paola Lopez Rivera |
| Terrence Jerome McMillan |
| Jacqueline Orozco |
| Yakshil Shailesh Patel |
| Kaustubh Sanjay Patil |
| Kripa Raut |
| Mansi Sharma |
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| DEAN’S LIST |
| Abdullah Abbasi |
| Mohamed Alaib |
| Alma Aplicano |
| Yadira Argueta de Solorzano |
| Mubina Azizova |
| Wendy Benitez Duran |
| Fekerte Bezane |
| Pujan Bishwakarma |
| Richard Brown |
| Maria Canales |
| Zulma Castaneda |
| Karina Castillo |
| Leidy Castillo Santos |
| Shacava Cavalier |
| Davis Chase |
| Riddhi Bhanubhai Chavda |
| Alba Chavez |
| Ana Chavez |
| Peniel Christian |
| Sinia Contreras |
| Tarini Coplin Paredes |
| Isela Coronel Torres |
| Joseline Cruz |
| Brenda Cruz Solorzano |
| Desha Curtis |
| Nadia Dakhlaoui |
| Mestawet Dejene |
| Jessica Gomez Garcia De Vicente |
| Jovan Denny |
| Yilma Ejamo |
| Wubitu Gadissa |
| Damita Gavin |
| Aster Geleta |
| Andrea Gomez |
| Karla Henriquez |
| Nyke Hill |
| Michael Irwin |
| Samia Islam Joyeta |
| Kamal Kablan |
| Humna Khowaja Tharani |
| Dristant Lamsal |
| Alexandra Lopez |
| Subikshya Mahat |
| Zoely Marcano Morales |
| Maricela Marchante Martinez |
| Kristen Marks |
| Angelica Martinez de Rivera |
| Katerine Martinez Ochoa |
| Tania Medrano |
| Ludis Morales |
| Viktoriia Morgonova |
| Frihiwot Mulugeta |
| Rogerdeen Murray |
| Shruti Nakrani |
| Harmel Ndala |
| Zehara Nurye |
| Claudia Ocampo Marin |
| Khushi Gangaram Panchal |
| Manthan Panchal |
| Dipa Shree Pariyar |
| Lisbeth Pereyra |
| Maria P茅rez |
| Ana Pimentel |
| Patricia Del Rosario Pingo |
| Niurka Polanco |
| Latifah Richardson |
| Sandra Rodriguez |
| Karenina Paz Roman |
| Karen Romero Ascanio |
| Maria Romero Guevara |
| LeaAnn Salters |
| Ruth Santana Hernandez |
| Eliza Sharma |
| Darshan Shrestha |
| Jaskaran Singh |
| Maya Steele |
| Yojairy Stutson |
| Jordy Suarez |
| Sujan Tamang |
| Thiri Tansynn |
| Ishan Thapa |
| Carmen Torres Hernandez |
| Preenon Turio |
| Namuuntsetseg Uurtsogt |
| Cinthia Valenzuela Anchundia |
| Greicy Velasquez de Carranza |
| Maharshi Vishalbhai Vyas |
| Marvin Miyala Yacoub Yedieti |
| Alima Yermek |
| Maria Zambrano Barazarte |
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| HONORS LIST |
| Euridis Acevedo |
| Imran Achakzai |
| Tiffany Akintaro |
| Aryani Amaya |
| Anish Aryal |
| Meron Assefa |
| Emebet Atnaw |
| Billy Avila |
| Sneha Bista |
| Sai Buchala |
| Dery Callejas Membreno |
| Yocelin Castillo Ayala |
| Karina Castillo Ramos |
| Normy Cerritos |
| Ana Cisneros |
| Rehema Doka |
| Amira Epshetsky |
| Mariluz Espinal |
| Maciel Feliz Segura |
| Claudia Flores |
| Kelly Fobanjong |
| Naidelyn Franco |
| Nelly Franco |
| Vishv Gajjar |
| Amanda Gonzalez |
| Sahira Holguin |
| Lansford Kamara |
| Dikshya K C |
| Ranju Khadka |
| Shukare Korsa |
| Britney Lewis |
| Krishma Maharjan |
| Fnu Makkya Kubra |
| Pedro Martins |
| Jocelin Mata G贸mez |
| Ajee McClary |
| Dominique McGlotten |
| Mohammed Mohiuddin |
| Joseph Mudzingwa |
| Montavious Murray |
| Yerkyebulan Myeiramkhan |
| Loli Pena de Varona |
| Rasha Peterson |
| Leticia Ramirez |
| Rosibel Rodriguez |
| Yovana Ruiz Argomedo |
| Cecilia Salamanca Rodriguez |
| Paulina Salcedo |
| James Simmons |
| Karla Sosa Hernandez |
| Ashly Susana |
| Sarita Torres |
| Nhial Tut |
| Ukejelam Ukeje |
| Yanisleydi Veitia |
| Jaqueline Ventura |
| Rosa Ventura |
| Helina Yalew |
| Anelya Yessenaly |
Student Spotlight
Sharear E. Azam
Originally from Bangladesh, Sharear E. Azam has traveled an inspiring academic and personal journey from a self-described 鈥渂ackbencher student鈥� to a passionate learner and researcher in the United States.
After completing his secondary education in Bangladesh, Sharear moved to Malaysia to pursue a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Administration (BBA). Living alone in a new country marked a turning point in his life, pushing him beyond his comfort zone and teaching him the value of self-improvement, perseverance, and dedication. His hard work paid off鈥攈e graduated with an impressive GPA of 3.83 out of 4.00, an achievement he considers one of the proudest moments of his life.
Following graduation, Sharear began his professional career as an Executive Assistant at a UK-based baby products company, where he gained valuable international experience and developed a deeper understanding of global business operations. Always eager to challenge himself and seek new opportunities, he later moved to the United States on a scholarship to pursue his MBA.
Today, as a PhD student, Sharear continues his pursuit of academic excellence and personal growth. His journey鈥攆rom a student finding direction in Bangladesh to an accomplished scholar in the U.S.鈥攕tands as a powerful reminder that with determination, resilience, and self-belief, every challenge can become an opportunity for success.
Alessandra Galv茫o Machado e Silva
Originally from Brazil, Alessandra moved to the United States to pursue her Master鈥檚 degree in Healthcare Administration at the 外网天堂. A lifelong learner, she finds joy in expanding her knowledge and skills鈥攚hether through languages, arts and crafts, or exploring new technologies. Outside of academics, Alessandra enjoys visiting parks, museums, and art galleries, as well as spending time with friends, watching movies, and dancing.
Her decision to pursue a Master鈥檚 in Healthcare Administration stems from a deep commitment to advancing healthcare management and policy, particularly in the areas of women鈥檚 and children鈥檚 health. Alessandra holds a Medical Degree from Brazil, along with a medical residency in Pediatrics and a specialization in Primary Care and Family Medicine.
With more than two decades of diverse experience spanning direct patient care and healthcare administration, she has dedicated her career to understanding and addressing the complex challenges of healthcare delivery. Alessandra believes that UOTP鈥檚 diverse learning environment鈥攚here theory meets practical application鈥攚ill further empower her to make meaningful contributions to healthcare systems locally, regionally, and globally.
Passionate about learning, collaboration, and service, Alessandra looks forward to applying her expertise to improve health outcomes and promote equitable access to care around the world.
Shahar Yar
Shahar is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the 外网天堂, focusing on 鈥淓nhancing Fraud Prevention in FinTech Through AI Predictive Analytics and Governance.鈥� Guided by Dr. Muhammad Abdul Rahman, Shahar combined academic research with professional advancement by earning the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In November 2024, Shahar was awarded the ACFE Twin Cities Chapter Scholarship for the CFE Exam Preparation Kit, recognizing dedication to research and professional excellence. By June 2025, Shahar successfully passed the CFE exams, marking a major milestone in their academic and professional journey.
With mentorship from Professor Dr. Dina Rady, Shahar continues to advance their research using a mixed-method approach to explore innovative solutions in fraud prevention. Their achievements exemplify the 外网天堂鈥檚 mission to empower students to connect scholarship with real-world impact.
Nermin Zlatanovic
B.S. in Information Technology, Concentration in Cybersecurity
M.S. in Computer Science, Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
Nermin Zlatanovic鈥檚 journey at the 外网天堂 has been transformative. After earning his Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity鈥攚here he made the President鈥檚 List鈥攈e is now pursuing a Master鈥檚 degree in Computer Science focused on Artificial Intelligence.
Nermin currently serves as a Cybersecurity Career Ambassador with NIST鈥檚 NICE Program, inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He also works as a Network Administrator/Technician at HiPOINT, managing and securing IT infrastructure.
Beyond his professional role, Nermin mentors aspiring cybersecurity students through the CyberSecurity Sensei program, participates in Capture the Flag competitions, and shares educational content on his YouTube channel 鈥淣ermin Zlatanovic 鈥� CyberCortex.鈥�
Grateful for the University鈥檚 continuous support, Nermin credits his professors and classmates for shaping his success and inspiring his mission to advance secure, responsible innovation in AI and cybersecurity.
