RENO, Nev. – Twenty-two current and former Nevada Wolf Pack student-athletes and one member of the cheer team have applied for graduation at the University of Nevada this winter. Commencement ceremonies for the University will be held Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

The Wolf Pack athletics department has seen over 1,300 student-athletes graduate over the past 15 years.

"Commencement is a special moment for student athletes," said Nevada Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe. "Our student athletes put an extraordinary amount of time and dedication into positively representing Nevada both on the field and in the classroom. We are proud to see them take this next step in their respective journeys as University of Nevada alumni!"

The 23 graduates earned degrees in a wide range of fields, and achieved a number of athletic honors. Among the group are numerous All-Mountain West honorees, including Emany Johnson (Football, First Team, 2023) and Rayven Nealey (Indoor Track & Field, 2022).

Winter 2023 Nevada Student-Athlete Graduates (by Sport)

Men's Basketball
Kenan Blackshear – Human development family science

Men's Cross Country
Brian Kipchumba – Information systems

Football
Marquese Allen-Patmon – Political science
Chad Brown – Human development family science
Joey Capra – Justice management (Master's)
Avery Carrington – Finance
Jaden Dedman – Justice management (Master's)
Isaiah Essissima – Human development family science
James Hansen – Interdisciplinary studies
Baylor Horning – Management
Emany Johnson – Justice management (Master's)
Matthew Killam – Finance & General business (double major)
Ezekiel Robbins – Justice management (Master's)
Jonathan Thomas – Management
Zac Welch – Management
Kacee Williams – Interdisciplinary studies

Women's Golf
Kayla Nocum – Psychology

Women's Soccer
Luz Arreaga – Criminal justice
Brooklyn Blake – Public health
Alexis Friesen – Kinesiology

Softball
Hailey Merlino – Criminal justice

Women's Track & Field
Rayven Nealey – Psychology

Cheer
Elyse Ivey