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St. Joseph, Mo. —July 22, 2022— Missouri Western State University conferred a total of 371 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates during the spring semester of 2022. Graduates came from 14 states and six foreign countries.

California

Biggs: Brenden Gene Smith, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

San Leandro: Brian Tan, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Design and Technical Graphics

Colorado

Loveland: Kaili Alexis Campbell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing

Illinois

Joliet: Spencer Aaron Cooper, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing

Pittsfield: Derek Austin Neupauer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Quincy: Julia Marie Bishop, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation

Iowa

Ankeny: Tori Simone Hall, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication

Burlington: Annabelle Ruth Tabor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Clarinda: Makenzee Danae Whipp, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Creston: Parker Williamson, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism

Davenport: Rachel Marie Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Andrew Jerome Wright, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Sciencecommencement decorated cap

Emmetsburg: Wesley Ryan Brennan, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Gilbertville: Morgan Lynn Frost, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Ida Grove: Garrett Jeffery Rohlk, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Newton: Jaci ReaAnn Guthrie, Bachelor of General Studies

Tiffin: Alexis Jean Kinnaird, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Kansas

Atchison: Kayla Ann Hinson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Olivia J. Wabski, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism; Benjamin Michael Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Design and Technical Graphics

Highland: Shayna Danielle Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Lawrence: Julia Hannah Murphy, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema

Leavenworth: Jonathon Edward Sculley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Newton: Savannah Sylvia Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Overland Park: Tristan Lynn Davis, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Robert James Feller, Bachelor of Music, Performance and Industry

Prairie Village: Hannah E. Griffith, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Shawnee: Kenneth Dwayne Guzman, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism; Keegan Allen Zars, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Troy: Kassidy Lynne Ashworth, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Brittany Lee Klaus, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

Wathena: Kayleigh Rachelle Bell, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Sadie Colleen Bembrick, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing; Lilith Kipling Brunet, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Jacob Logan Pohl, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Organizational Leadership; Joshua Loren Pohl, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism; Gehrig Lawrence Shue, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Wichita: Sydni Sinclair Hawkins, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources

Minnesota

Morristown: Gabryelle Jeanie Trump, Bachelor of General Studies

Missouri

Amazonia: Gayle Ann Edwards, Bachelor of General Studies

Appleton City: Paige Jannette Donnohue, Bachelor of Science in Education, Art

Ashland: Cecilia Elizabeth Machon, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Ava: Anna Christine Cummins, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Ballwin: Kayla Amira Johnson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation

Bethany: Ashley Paige Coleman, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Tanner Lewis Daugherty, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Bevier: Brock Morgan Jones, Bachelor of Science in History, Education

Blue Springs: Daylon Ray Harper, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Sarah D. Mead, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership

Bolckow: Ryan Paul Hughes, Bachelor of General Studies

Boonville: Jameshia Lorraine Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Bowling Green: Rose Marie Privett, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Branson: Nathan James Beaver, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Braymer: Gabrielle Linlee Saul, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Brookfield: Khaylee Ryanne Dixon, Certificate in Legal Assistant; Mallory Nicole Williams, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

college graduate

Cairo: Clayton Thomas Bosch, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

Cameron: Hunter W. Akins, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Rachael Lee Bland, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nicole Ellen Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Heidi Rachell McDonough, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major

Carthage: Billy Keng Vang, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Caruthersville: Melissa Ibarra, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Cassville: Tyler Joseph Flowers, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Center: Kaylee Ann Kendall, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Chillicothe: Heather Dawn Mclean, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Conception Junction: Vanessa Jo Holtman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amber Rae White, Bachelor of Social Work

Concordia: Erica Suzann Ratliff, Bachelor of General Studies

Cosby: Melissa Sue Snook, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Country Club: Greysen Paige Dudley, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Mallory Jean Lefler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

De Kalb: Caleb Richard Marriott, Bachelor of Science in Education, English

Dearborn: Robin Marie Skaggs, Bachelor of Science in Education, Art

Edgar Springs: Kelsey Caroline McCluskey, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

El Dorado Springs: Sondi Lynn Hunter, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art

Ewing: Nathan Taylor Haggerty, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Excelsior Springs: Ryan Matthew Kolbe,  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing; Aaron Lee Siefers, Bachelor of Science in Education, English

Farley: Sarah Kalynn Reiser, Bachelor of General Studies

Faucett: Caleb Joseph Lombardino, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Florissant: Demarkus Armond Madyun, Bachelor of General Studies

Gallatin: Catlin Marie Achter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Kelly Dianne Goetz, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology; Jett Robert Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

Gladstone: Nicca J’Nai Brooks, Bachelor of Social Work; Josiah Edan Schmedding, Bachelor of Arts in History

Gower: Avery Brooke Clemmensen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kierston Ruby Cook, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kylea A. Curnutt, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Elaina Marlene Jones, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Kelsey Ann Ray, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Heather Lea Seever, Bachelor of General Studies

Grain Valley: Colton Aaron Barnes, Bachelor of General Studies; Dillon Ray Dunsmore, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Breanna Danielle Duvall, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Ashley Christine Kallas, Bachelor of General Studies

Grandview: Jordan Thomas Lamar Brown, Bachelor of General Studies; Angel Kay Brummett, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Corrections

Greenwood: Cassidy Edson, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Heather Nicole Nelson, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Guilford: Maddisyn Delaney Pedersen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Hamilton: Quinn Matthew Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Brooklyn Cheryl Cornett, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Organizational Leadership; Derek Samuel Dixon, Bachelor of General Studies; Max Lee Durbin, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Jude Ryan Moore, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; McKauley B. Prothero, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Hannibal: Elizabeth Marie Propst, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Hazelwood: Marque’se Dannell Jackson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation

Helena: Christopher Justin Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing

Hughesville: Lacy Marie Boyd, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations

Independence: Gabriel Lee Bailey, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Alexandra Renee Lapointe, Bachelor of Social Work; Skyler Hope Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Morgan Kayla Raley, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Abigail M. Stokes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Leara Nicole Wright, Certificate in Legal Assistant

Jefferson City: Erica Lee Dunn, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Joplin: Nathanael Gregory Daugherty-Parrish, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education

Kansas City: Brittany Chanee Bell, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Sean Michael Blackwell, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Ashley Jane Bolek, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Daniel Jayson Bruce, Bachelor of General Studies; Samantha Harley Butcher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Al’Eysha Nicole Byrd, Bachelor of General Studies; Anna Catherine Chambers, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Cuc HK Dang, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sara Grace DeGarmo, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Kailynn Nicole Denson, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Olivia Kathryn Dumit, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Destiny Marie Durkin, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Shawn Sanjay Gunasekera, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Miranda Elise Gusman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cindy Ann Hansen, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Cristina Marjorie Helmick, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Grace Ann Kubart, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Grace I. Langford, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Lindsey J. Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Cal’ab Obadiah London, Bachelor of Science in History, Education; Kianna Marie Manning, Bachelor of Social Work; Dominique Nachelle McClunie, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Emily Marie McCord, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Cody William McLaughlin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Andrew M. Murphy. Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; Caprice Danielle Nichols, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology; Emily Nichole Niec, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology; Kylee Elizabeth Nissen, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Patrick Lanard Pinkins Jr., Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Mya Renee Riley, Bachelor of General Studies; Brenae’ Nashae Tate, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Molly E. Tauke, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Xandria Christina Thomas, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Austin Colby Wetrich, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Hallie Athanasia Wilcoxson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Tyler Lee Wilson, Bachelor of General Studies; Landon C. Worstell, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management; Sally Jo Elizabeth Wunderlich, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOLgraduate congratulated

Kearney: Jordan Bailey Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Leslie F. Wentzel, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Elizabeth Marie Williams, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing

Kidder: Kathryn Marie Franklin, Bachelor of General Studies

Lancaster: Maslyn Delaney Allen, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Lathrop: Brittany Nicole Addison, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jacqueline Marie Gentzell, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Alyssa Ann Martin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Lawson: Chandler Mae Anthony, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kassidy Deanne Findley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Natasha Adell Howard, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Bradley Taylor Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major

Lee’s Summit: Catherine Elizabeth Cates, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science; Diamond R. Hargrove, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Jessica Nicole Sterling, Bachelor of General Studies; Luke Nicholas Theis, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Noelle Elise Tope, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Liberty: Robert Gerald Adams, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Hannah Elizabeth Berry, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Ryan Joseph Lewis, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; McCurry Finn Rader, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Alicia Nicole Ray, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; James Michael Sisson, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music

Lone Jack: Samantha Elizabeth Feaker, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Paige Nicole Housh, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology

Marceline: Debra Ann Ryan, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Maryville: KatieLynn Kay Wooten, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Maysville: Mitchell Dean Burns, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Mendon: Fallon Paige Gladbach, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Mercer: Matthew David Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Milan: Tyler D. Deepe,  Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Jayde Dominique Doporto, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

New Boston: Regan Marie Wood, Certificate in Legal Assistant

Odessa: Ashley Nicole Myers, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Orrick: Alloura Danen Stevens, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Osborn: Karena Ellen Cascioli, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Josiah Nathaniel Crowther, Bachelor of General Studies; Abigayle Marcene Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Owensville: Madison Alivia Walters, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Parkville: Stephen Andrew Cartwright, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; McKenzie Kay Huff, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Peculiar: Kaitlyn Mae Marsh, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Platte City: Faith Mackenzie Campbell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kobe Alexander Cummings, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Nakeyota Hawkins, Bachelor of General Studies; Dustin Lee Kincaid-Jeude, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Lillian Christine Muller, Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education; Nicholas Michael Wright, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems

Plattsburg: Benton Lee Bally, Bachelor of Science in Communication; Rebecca Louise Soldanels, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Pleasant Hill: Emma Isabelle Braley, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Poplar Bluff: Kyle Ka’eo Richardson, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Raymore: Sophia Marie Tibbetts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Raytown: Arianna Jhanae’ Harrell, Bachelor of Social Work; Dawson James Schmutzler, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Richmond: Riley Parker Gorham, Bachelor of General Studies

Rolla: Kadie N. Clark: Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema

Rushville: Hannah Marie Bretz, Bachelor of Science in History, Education

Rutledge: Jamaisa Jolynn Simpson,   Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Saint Charles: Julia Isabell Stahlhuth, Certificate in Legal Assistant; Joshua Michael Tanner, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Sociologystudent commencement speaker

Saint Joseph: Nicole Elane Adams, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Patience LeAnn Marie Amos, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science; Brittany Nicole Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management, Health Informatics; Dalton James Armor, Bachelor of General Studies; Halei Ryan Atoe, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Autumn Marie Barr, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Danielle Kathleen Bauman, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; Ashley LeAnn Beck, Bachelor of Social Work; Johnathan Bradley Beem, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Gaige Bradley Blanton, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Matthew Robert Bobela, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Shayla Marie Bocchine, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Maxim Alan Bode, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Reed Gregory Bolonyi, Bachelor of General Studies; Patrick Vesely Bracciano, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Gabriel David Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; Samuel Joseph Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Meghan Linn Byous, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology; Baileigh Marie Castanedo, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Shayd Michael Chandler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Jonathan Blaise Chapman, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Alexa Trinity Coleman, Bachelor of Social Work; Elizabeth G. Comella, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Jackson McCrae Connors, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Daniel Orval Cook, Bachelor of General Studies; Cade Joseph Cortez, Bachelor of Science in History; Bailey JoLynn Crist, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Alexander Zachary Crouch, Bachelor of Science in Communication; Jayda Brooke Cunning, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Sean Stephen Davis, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication; Joy Lee Deatherage, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Madelyn Sue Dollar, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Calvin Allen DuVall, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Alexus Riley Fanning, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Hailee Michelle Fitzgerald, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Erica Dawn Fleckal, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Jordan Allen Garr, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Paul Schuyler Garrison, Bachelor of General Studies; Jameson Reed Gentry, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Braden Scott George, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Bailey Dalaine Gilbert, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Kelsey Lee Gillenwater, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Carson R. Goerlitz, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Daniela Constantina Grabianski Vidal, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mackenzie Rain Grantham, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Summer Elaine Grantham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Michaela Lourdes Gris, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Alexander D. Hall, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics; Leah Elisabeth Renee Harvey, Bachelor of Science in History; Joshua Charles Hegeman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources; Brooke Monroe Henry, Bachelor of General Studies; Christine Rose Hillyard, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Rodney Eugene Hines, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Miranda Robin Humbert, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management, Human Health; Zachary Patrick Humphrey, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Hana Louise Hunt, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Brian Colby Jenkins, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany; Jada Leigh Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Elaina Kelly Jones, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Hadley RayAnne Joyce, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Stephanie Mbuyi Kanjikupa, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Sydney Reann Kerns, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Kendra Leigh Kirby, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jason Michael Kusilek, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Morgan Elise Larrison, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Emma Christine Larscheid, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Joshua Matthew Logan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Management; London Elizabeth Loveless, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sadie Mae Lysaght, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Bryson Lee Mace, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Courtney Elizabeth Magana, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science; Nicole Elizabeth Martin, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Nelson D. Maxey, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Robert William McCammon, Master of Business Administration, Forensic Accounting; Tiffani Jada Belle McCay, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Caitlynn Alise McClellan, Bachelor of Social Work, Sociology; Megan Christine Morris Miles, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology; Kayla Cheyenne Miller, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies; Luis Monduy, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Jonathan A. Moore, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Maxwell James Morgan, Bachelor of Science in History; Mackensie Rose Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Nathan A. Norris, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing; Jesse Thomas Partridge, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing; Erin Michelle Perry, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Jessica A. Poush, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Matthew Gregory Prussman, Bachelor of Science in History; Emily Frances Grace Punzo, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Hunter A. Reed, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Joanna Marie Reital, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Jeremy William Reynolds, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Malory Brooke Simone Rodney, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Gracie Dawn Sauter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Samuel August Schanze, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Trevor Riley Simmons, Bachelor of General Studies; Kaely Wynne Smith, Bachelor of Social Work; Skylar Jacob Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources; Weston Joseph Smith, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Hannah Grace Spiegel, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Stephanie J. Spratt, Bachelor of Science in Economic; Cassandra Brooke Sterns, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Supply Chain Management; Christopher Robert Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Alexis Taylor Swearingin, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Mehreen Iqbal Tai, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Brent Douglas Thee, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Christyan Joseph VanFosson, Bachelor of Science in History; Kenya M. Vance, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Lance David Karter Vey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Delaney Virginia Voltmer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bryson Caleb Wahlgren, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Faith Elizabeth Walker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources; Jazmyn Zion Weston, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science; Dallas B. Wiedmer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Gary Steven Wilkinson III, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Miranda Renee Woodrum; Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management; Peyton William Wright, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Saint Louis: Tamara Latrice Booker, Bachelor of Social Work; Tia C. Booker, Bachelor of Social Work; Tyra Patrice Booker, Bachelor of Social Work; Lucille S. Hall, Bachelor of General Studies; Devored Alexander Horton, Jr., Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism; Marissa Alexandra Hunt, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Antonio Lewis, Jr., Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management; Ciara Deja Simon, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Saint Peters: Thomas Scott Buffington, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing

Saint Robert: Dakota R. Logan, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction

Savannah: Kaylee Renee Banks, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cameron Jacob Hanna, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Jaycee Lynn Higdon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Emily Louise Hummer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Baxter Redmond Krumme, Master of Business Administration, Forensic Accounting; Alyssa Marie Lowrance, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Madyson Grayce Lytton, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Tate Ashton McCoy, Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Bradley Richard Meyer, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Carlos Manuel Montoya, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Taylor Renae Nigh, Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education; Mackenzie R. Osborn, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; Nathan L. Scott, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship

Sedalia: Victoria D. Cramer, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Smithville: Logan Timothy Cutler, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing; Nathan Randall Hogue, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Alyssa Nicole Hughes, Bachelor of Science in History; Brooke Elizabeth Kaderly, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Science and Health Professions; Megan L. Mercer, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Sarah Michelle Powell, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Austin Tracy Purtle, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Education

Springfield: Dayne L. Harman, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art; Jatyron Tyrique Wayne Nichols-Pittman, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology

Stewartsville: Breauna Nicole Blanton, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal & Commercial Fitness; Cassidy Rhyan Ellis, Certificate in Legal Assistant; Emilee Jane Myers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Sugar Creek: Jared Eugene Parsons, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Trenton: Jonathan Michael Burnfin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Samantha Jo Mihalovich, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Union Star: Valerie Kao Jer Vang, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Cathalean Wykert-Coats, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Villa Ridge: Caroline Rachelle Brinker, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Weatherby: Carly Jean Gordon, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health & Exercise Science

Weston: Gretchen Leigh Hiatt, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Derrick Russell Rickel, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations

Nebraska

Bellevue: Luke W. Armstrong, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Grace Bryant, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Megan Mackenzie Gillen, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Samantha Lee Moore, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music; Koral Marie Myers, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Bellevue, Courtney Lauryn Thomas, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animationgraduate student hooding

Blair: Kelsey Ann Roe, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Cedar Bluffs: Maddison Jules Roumph, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Columbus: Allison Ann Goos, Master of Business Administration, Forensic Accounting

Elkhorn: Maxwell Ryan Grace, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Fremont: Dallas Michael Thompson, Master of Business Administration, Forensic Accounting

Hastings: Trey Jackson Asher, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Lincoln: Elora Dannan Maxwell, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication

Omaha: Noah Christopher Bollow, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; Trevor DiMauro, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management; Emma Nicole Hoffart, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Parker Yates Jahn, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Performing & Cinematic Arts, Cinema; Thomas James Kopcho, Jr., Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Brooke Morgan Sip, Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing & Publishing; Jonathon Emmett Vos, Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management

Union: Madelyn Jade O’Connell, Bachelor of Science in Education, Art

New Hampshire

Salem: Catherine Caverly Langmaid, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication

New Mexico

Albuquerque: Corbyn Adanna Cunningham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Cindy Marie Herrera, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

New York

Montrose: Mackenzie Sierra Porter, Bachelor of Science in Criminal

Texas

Round Rock: Mychaell Noell Gray, Bachelor of General Studies

Webster: Mariah Marie Poage, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Virginia

Alexandria: Mariyah V. Harper, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education

Washington

Seattle: Rachel Lauren Benzing, Master of Business Administration, General Business

International

Canada: Matthew Thoms, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Finance

France: Wendy Monfort, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Greece: Ioanna Lathouri, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations

Norway: Anna Bech, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing

South Korea: Beomseung Seok, Bachelor of Music, Performance and

Spain: Claudia Iglesias Iglesias, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing

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