Welcome to Rochester Christian University’s semiannual Capstone Conference, where we join together to celebrate our vibrant academic community and present the academic achievements and capstone projects of dozens of Rochester Christian University students.
As is always the case, this semester’s program boasts a diversity of subject matter and a display of critical thinking as reflected in our students’ printed and electronic posters, scholarly papers, executive simulations, public relations campaigns for real-world clients, and many others.
Fall 2026 Schedule
fall 2026 Projects
Alexandria Sterling
Early Childhood Studies
Livonia, MI
My Philosophy of Education: Supporting Young Children
Alyssa Schanta
Elementary Education
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Beyond the Curriculum: Bringing First-Grade Learning to Life
Aulenthia Matthews
Early Childhood Studies
Brownstown, MI
Teaching From Within the Heart
Bailey Weir
Theatre
Sebewaing, MI
TBA
Bela Lynn Placencia
Mass Communication
Rochester Hills, MI
TBA
Carlie Barone
Early Childhood Studies
New Baltimore, MI
TBA
Cristian Rojas
Sport Management
Imlay City, MI
Mountain State Baseball Foundation
Daniel Gjelaj
Psychology
Romeo, MI
More Than a Paycheck: The Relationship Between Financial Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction Among Adults
Deanna L. Sheehan
Mass Communication
Warren, MI
Sports Illustrated: A Game of Artificial Trust
Dylan Coleman
Management
Oak Park, MI
The Foundation Builders
Emma G. Hock
Sport Management
Imlay City, MI
Rays Of The Future PHP Inc.
Emmy Grace Cook
English
Royal Oak, MI
Logos: The Embodiment of Story
Ethan Dinanath
Accounting
North Branch, MI
A Courageous Voice
Francisco Funtanet Barradas
Financial Planning
Mexico
A Courageous Voice
Grace S. Opsommer
Accounting
Clarkston, MI
A Courageous Voice
Jake M. Nuttall
Interdisciplinary Studies
Romeo, MI
TBA
Jaya Forti
Elementary Education
Imlay City, MI
Jaya Forti’s Capstone Presentation
Johnae’ L. Kimbrough
Early Childhood Studies
Detroit, MI
Teaching with Purpose, Leading with Heart: My Philosophy of Education
Kailee M. Gallagher
Early Childhood Studies
Davisburg, MI
Philosophy of Education: Nurturing Growth Through Relationships, Learning, and Faith
Katelyn Shattuck
Management
Madison Heights, MI
A Courageous Voice
Larissa Strickland
Psychology
Shelby Township, MI
TBA
Larsen Paul Carr
Accounting
Sarasota, FL
Abiding Presence Preschool
London Nesbitt
Theatre
Rochester, MI
TBA
Mallory Paige Usakowski
Early Childhood Studies
Sterling Heights, MI
Philosophy of Education: Intentionally Teaching
Margaret Hope Elizabeth Russell
Accounting
Canton, MI
Abiding Presence Preschool
Maria Gonzalez
Early Childhood Studies
Taylor, MI
TBA
Michelle Rink
Early Childhood Studies
Shelby Township, MI
My Philosophy of Education: Supporting the Growth and Development of Young Children
Nathan Brewer
Management
Royal Oak, MI
A Courageous Voice
Nolan J. Matz
Management
Rochester Hills, MI
Abiding Presence Preschool
Noor Alhassani
Psychology
Shelby Township, MI
Literature Review
Paige Nihranz
Accounting
Lake Orion, MI
A Courageous Voice
Roxann Marchesi
Early Childhood Studies
Oxford, MI
Early Childhood Education Portfolio
Santosh N. Nilima
Early Childhood Studies
Troy, MI
TBA
Sarah Neff
Early Childhood Studies
Erie, MI
TBA
Shelby Holyfield
Marketing
Commerce Township, MI
Abiding Presence Preschool
Soaad Karim Alhassani
Psychology
Detroit, MI
TBA
Not Pictured
Rebecca Bryce – New Baltimore, MI – A Courageous Voice
Ivan Stojanovic – Birmingham, UK – A Courageous Voice
Gavin J. Swigart – Waterford, MI – A Courageous Voice
Grace Rose-Hanna Conklin – Imlay City, MI – Abiding Presence Preschool
Ethan J. Eisenhauer – Warren, MI – Abiding Presence Preschool
Joseph J. Smith – Davison, MI – Abiding Presence Preschool