SPRINGFIELD - Missouri State University conferred over 2,500 degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies held May 18 at John Q Hammonds Arena.
A total of 1,940 bachelor’s degrees, 548 master’s degrees, nine specialist degrees and 44 doctorate degrees were conferred. Beyond the standard expectations, 200 students were recognized for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. Scholastic honors were given to 272 students who graduated summa cum laude (with a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 on a 4.0 scale), 156 who graduated magna cum laude (with a GPA of 3.75-3.89) and 135 who graduated cum laude (with a GPA of 3.5-3.74).
Students from Stoddard County were who reported as graduating by the University include:
Rachel D Spears, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College, Bell City;
- Ashley D Baugus, Bachelor of Science, Dexter;
- Hannah E Keathley, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Dexter;
- Shelsea M Tippen, Bachelor of Science, Dexter;
- Natalie K Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Puxico.
Editor's Note: This list contains Spring 2012 graduation candidates as of June 6, 2012. Inclusion on this candidate list does not signify that the student has fulfilled all necessary graduation requirements. Upon a final graduation review, students appearing on this list may be removed from the official Spring 2012 graduation list due to unresolved graduation deficiencies.