Oct. 16, 2023–Missouri Western State University awarded degrees and certificates to 56 students during the summer 2023 semester. Graduates are listed below by hometown.
Illinois
Huntley: Hunter Mathew Rumachik, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies
Iowa
Ames: Ethan Russell Mesenbrink, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies
Cedar Falls: Paige Kvale, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management
Kansas
Cheney: Kauy Kuhn ,Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal & Commercial Fitness
Olathe: Blake Patrick Van Hercke, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction
Topeka: Abigail Rae Miller, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Wathena: Blake Anthony Miller, Bachelor of General Studies
Missouri
Agency: Miranda Kay Biller, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Instruction
Blue Springs: Skyla Bell Hamilton, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts
Butler: Autumn Nichole West, Bachelor of General Studies
Cameron: Lauren Evelyn McBee, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism & PR
Chillicothe: Kennedie Lavon Kieffer, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Grace Elizabeth Montes, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Conception Junction: Kameron E. Freemyer, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science, Bachelor of General Studies and Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Cosby: Konnor Benjamin Buczek, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship
DeKalb: Janae Masoner, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism & PR
Edgerton: Jackson Byers, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Fairfax: Jacob Ryan Wheeler, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Gallatin: Claire Elizabeth Hemry, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Josie Renae McFee, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science
Hatfield: Hunter Ann Stevens, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Holts Summit: Victoria Hartman, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science and Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas City: Claire Lillian Ambrose, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; KhaMarei Rashaad Holden, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Zeke Oppriecht, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Briana Michelle Ward, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship
Maryland Heights: Rachael Vitale, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science and Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Mound City: Courteney Michelle Gordon, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
New Haven: Alexander G. Trentmann, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Platte City: Hannah Elizabeth Kunels, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management
Saint Joseph: Taylor Alexxis Rose Bristol, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication; Kimberly Sue Callaway, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; Jacob Dennis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Amorin Faith Dias, Bachelor of General Studies; Ashley Necole Evans, Bachelor of Social Work; Jaelyn Kelly Haggard, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Gabriella Faith Higgins, Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Graham Keller Hill, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Jamie Dawn Law, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Herbi-Jo Lucas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Wende Lysaght, Bachelor of General Studies; Ember Rielly McCauley, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Chad K. Owen, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Jacob Shuman, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Zafirah Thompson, Certificate in Legal Assistant
Saint Louis: Brianna Davis, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Savannah: Margaret Kendall, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science and Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Smithville: Baileigh Michelle Kienzle, Bachelor of Social Work
Stewartsville: Amy Mae Shoemaker, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Winston: Jacob Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Nebraska
Papillion: Abigail Paulina Dickey, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Wisconsin
Fond Du Lac: Noah Wenger, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.