Springfield, Missouri - Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.  for undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

From Bernie are Jordan Ellenburg, Jacie McGowan, and Bryce Rodgers.

From Dexter are Steven Harrellson, Tyler Miller, Lauren Ward, and Miranda Warner.

From Essex (Richland High School) are Beth Farrah and Mallory Hillis.

Graduating from Missouri State University were Haley Stockton from Bernie with a Bachelor of Science, Ryan Bagby of Dexter with a Bachelor of Science, and Steven Harrellson of Dexter with a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College, Cody Shipman with a Bachelor of Science, Lindsey Martin of Puxico with a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude in the Honors College.

Missouri State University conferred 2,166 degrees to students during its three spring commencement ceremonies on May 15th.