b'Candidates for the Doctoral DegreeJohn Lopes, Dean of the Graduate SchoolCollege of Agriculture, Forestry and Life SciencesDoctor of PhilosophyAnimal and Veterinary SciencesMaslyn Ann Greene Dallas, GAB.S., Mars Hill University; M.S., Clemson University Dissertation: miRNA Regulation of Skeletal Muscle HypertrophyAdviser: Dr. Susan DuckettMaslyn has ten peer-reviewed publications in press and received the Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research from the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences in 2020. She has accepted a position with the Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility.Cerano DonJuan Harrison, Jr. Ladson, SCB.S., University of South Carolina UpstateDissertation: Evaluation Of Bone And Muscle Quality In Laying Hens Quantitative, Radiographic, Computed Tomographic, Biomechanical, And Tissue Level MeasuresAdviser: Dr. Jeryl JonesJulian E. Nixon . Atlanta, GAB.S., M.S., Clemson University Dissertation: Effect of Authentic Kefir and Nigella sativa on Broilers Challenged by Coccidia and Clostridium perfringensAdviser: Dr. Annel K. GreeneJulian received an Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Award in 2019 and a Recognition of Mentorship Award in 2022. Julian was invited to give a TEDx Talk, has a peer-reviewed publication under review and is a co-author on a second publication. Julian is a co-adviser for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences, a board member of TreesUpstate, a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and a founding member of Club 101.Food, Nutrition and Packaging ScienceMarlyne R. Walker .Chester, SCB.S., South Carolina State University; M.S., Clemson UniversityAdviser:Dr. Julie Kathleen Northcutt Awarded posthumously9'