Feb. 24, 2026–Missouri Western State University awarded 211 degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester.
Graduates are listed below by hometown:
Arkansas
Texarkana: Braxton White, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Colorado
Limon: Trista Shea Marx, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Florida
Leesburg: Kirsten Mary Neessen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Indiana
Fort Wayne: Ison Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Iowa
Ankeny: Brecken Manus, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Clemons: Brayden Alexander Evertsen, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Iowa City: Jeanne Mfashigabo, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal and Commercial Fitness
Lewis: Kacey Layne Danker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Malvern: Molly Susanne Killion, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Sioux City: Ella Fitzpatrick, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
West Des Moines: Brookelyn M. Buttolph, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Meredith Kaye Rieker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Kansas
Admire: Candie Annmarie Deshon, Bachelor of General Studies
Bendena: Jacob Thomas Blanton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Bennington: Keelan Aita, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Derby: Jaidyn Nevaeh Schomp, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management
Lancaster: Jordan Lacey Moser, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator
Lansing: Malory Nicole Harris, Bachelor of Science in Child Development
Leavenworth: Alexandria Alaina Louk, Bachelor of General Studies; Jessica Lou Sachen, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education
Louisburg: Kylee Rosemary Leach, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism
Mayetta: Alyssa Morgan Gooderl, Master of Business Administration
Olathe: Jackson Clay Cartwright, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Paisley Renee Mayo, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Troy: Paige Erin Hinds, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Abigail Elise Wattenbarger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Wathena: Kobe Michael Davis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Holly Kate Gibson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Minnesota
Saint Paul: Branden Reid Berwald, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Missouri
Agency: Tristen Dye, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Raegann Frankum, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arnold: Emily Grace Holt, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Ballwin: Grace Ann Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Belton: Catilynn Ann Renne Fowler, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Blue Springs: Nicholas Calill Durant, Master of Business Administration; Diazhane Monique Ellis, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
Bridgeton: Denver Isaiah Parker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Camden Point: Landon Roe Bartlett, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Autumn Lee O’Brien, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Haylie Grace Owens, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Cameron: Kylie Marie Graham, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Avery Elizabeth McVicker Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Michael Megal Rader, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Kylie Marie Lupua Stagner, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Chillicothe: Tayler Rose Epperson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Columbia: Davion Lopez, Master of Business Administration
Country Club: Maddee Olszowka, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing
De Kalb: Christopher William Weinmann, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Dearborn: Jessica Rene Armstrong, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Jane Carrico Vanderweide, Bachelor of General Studies
Excelsior Springs: Natalie Shiloh Fugate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Faucett: Allyson Danielle Budine, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Patricia Ann Lashbrook, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism; Taylor Nicole Triplett, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ferrelview: David Wayne Callaway, Bachelor of General Studies
Fillmore: Rachel M. Landess, Bachelor of General Studies
Florissant: Reginald Lamont Certain Jr., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Gower: Katherine Tillock, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Cammie Justine Welch, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Helena: Hanna Summers, Bachelor of Musical Arts
Independence: Rachel Rose Gonzalez, Master of Business Administration; Jeremiah Parker Phillips, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jameson: Zach Marks, Bachelor of General Studies
Jefferson City: Justin Wayne Wood, Bachelor of General Studies
Kansas City: Moustafa Abdelmahmoud, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Brittnee Charlann Bailey, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Ti’Erra Tonyel Lee Brown, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness; Victoria Sequinta Craddock-Baston, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kimberlee Crawley, Bachelor of Social Work; Destiny A. Davis, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction; Rachel Edwards, Graduate Certificate in Special Reading; Brandon Hall, Bachelor of General Studies; Jade Alexandra Kessinger, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Digital Animation; Ashley Lauren Mayberry, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amra Muric, Master of Business Administration; Sarah Elizabeth Orr, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Maya Helen Simms, Master of Social Work; Nena Taylor, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction; Dillon C. Urich, Bachelor of General Studies; Cora Lea Anne Wilhelm, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Hunde Sori Zenbaba, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kearney: Anthony Clark, Bachelor of General Studies; Cole Andrew Mazer, Bachelor of Science in Law
Kidder: Andee McKall Angle, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
King City: Holden John Farmer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Marketing
Kirksville: Brenna Elizabeth Brocksmith, Bachelor of Social Work
Laquey: Felicia Diane Parker, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Lathrop: Jennifer Jolene Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lawson: Aidan Turner, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Lee`s Summit: Kienen E. Gaskin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing; Gena Lynn Mills, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator
Marceline: Hannah Rae Davis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Maryland Heights: Teoni Michelle Walker, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Science/Chemistry, Health Professions Chemistry
Maryville: Emily R. Cassavaugh, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Benjamin Tyler Moran, Master of Business Administration
Maysville: Alexavier Maximus Clark, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
New Haven: Dorian Rae McCarty, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Graphic Design
Nixa: Quinn Jacob Gundelfinger, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Oregon: Alexia Jaylea Waggoner, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Osborn: Mackenzie Perry, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Parkville: Carter Joseph Hays, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Peculiar: Andrew Frederick Domsch, Bachelor of General Studies
Platte City: Amanda Eileen Bartch, Bachelor of Science in Child Development; Morgan Nicole Cox, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nicholas Owain Handza, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting; Jodi Michelle Jakylovich, Master of Social Work
Raymore: Sabrina Leann Neely, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Digital Animation
Richmond: Samantha Ann Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rushville: Carli Jo Browning, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Joseph: Tyler Irwin Ball, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Jude Alexander Barbosa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashlynn Elizabeth Bardo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Callie Boone, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Alexa Brown, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Jeremy Arden Cannon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Sean Thomas Casey, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Digital Animation; John Joseph Cathcart, Bachelor of General Studies; Adrienne Noelle Chleborad, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Karena Mai Christiansen Goacher, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Hailey Jo Clark, Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Amy Marie Clary, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Kole Conaway, Master of Business Administration; Caden Cook, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Danielle M. Courter, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; James Charles Daly, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing; Paycence Makayla Dawson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Kailyn Rae Dewar, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Katrina Irene Doiel, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Gabriell Dowdell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tyrease Alexander Dutton-Bicalho, Bachelor of General Studies; Trey Eggleston, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Joshua Edward Eivins, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness; Michelle Marie Fattig, Bachelor of Science in Child Development; Montana Jack Frakes, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism and PR; Peyton Randal Frasher, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science; Marcus Cole Garza, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Alex Gomez-Grave, Master of Business Administration; Jaden Matthew Grimsinger, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Devyn Hallman, Bachelor of Social Work; Ashton Sage Hartschen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Rebecca Jean Henderson, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management; Ziah Hughes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Digital Animation; Joeylee Angel Huitt-Johnson, Master of Business Administration; Blake Alan Hunter, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Garrett Scott Jackson, Master of Business Administration; Jameson Elijah Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kaitlin Marie Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Williams Johnston, Bachelor of General Studies; Kelsey Keener, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Kinsey Marsan Keller, Master of Social Work; Sung Khun, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Julie Ann Kusilek, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources; Brayden Riley Langford, Bachelor of General Studies; Dawn Lanning, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Ca Cer Lian, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gage Long, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Israel William Lovins, Master of Business Administration; Jay Lundy, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Brenden Peter Thomas Martin, Master of Business Administration; Chase Michael McCrary, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Graphic Design; Shannon Kay Milligan, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Katelyn Nicole Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Xavier Thomas Nichols, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Lauren Alexa O’Neal, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Halen Harley Parker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sloane Michael Portman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Nik Powell, Bachelor of Social Work; Drew Ali Reed, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Ayron Christopher Reeter, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Elizabeth Frances Robb, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Cameron Brody Root, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Dylan Walter Sandstrom, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Sydney Brianna Jean Schmoe, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; Myah Nicole Shellenberger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gurtej Singh Sohal, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism and PR; Hannah Elaine Stone, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tate Elijah Tolen, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Cynthia Armanda Dawn Trevino, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Construction; Juan Carlos Villalobos, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing and Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Alexis Jean Walker, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Matthew Charles Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal and Commercial Fitness; Marcy Gayle Withrow, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education
Saint Louis: Tyler Anthony Duerbeck, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science
Savannah: Cy Randolph Black, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Maya Burnsides, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Tenley Reese Cooperider, Master of Business Administration; Kelly Sue Dishong, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Caleb Garrett O’Callaghan, Bachelor of General Studies; Benjamin Jeremiah Walker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Smithville: Rhett Michael Foster, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction
Springfield: Keyanna Marie McAfee, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Stewartsville: Reagan Elizabeth Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science
Sunrise Beach: Carlen Danielle Hite, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trenton: Justice Kierra Matthes, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Trimble: Ailisi Joan XiangPing, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management
Weston: Derrick Russell Rickel, Certificate-Legal Assistant ; Andrew T. Wilson, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education
Montana
Bozeman: Zoe Elizabeth Bahr, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pennsylvania
Erie: Thi Trinh Nu Nguyen, Master of Business Administration
Texas
Canutillo: Alyssa Lianey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
George West: Kendra Lancaster, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations
Little Elm: Kaden Tyler Doan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
San Antonio: Lauren Jae George, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Wisconsin
Kenosha: Bria Lynette Hollingsworth, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations
International
Nigeria
Ibadan: Oluwadarasimi Oluwanimilo Ogunsan, Bachelor of General Studies
Photos of the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony are available on MoWest’s SmugMug page.
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