{"id":12157,"date":"2026-02-25T12:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=12157"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:24:28","slug":"mowest-awards-more-than-200-degrees-in-fall-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/25\/mowest-awards-more-than-200-degrees-in-fall-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"MoWest awards more than 200 degrees in fall semester"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Winter<\/span><\/p>\n

Feb. 24, 2026–Missouri Western State University awarded 211 degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates are listed below by hometown:<\/span><\/p>\n

Arkansas<\/b><\/p>\n

Texarkana: Braxton White, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorado<\/b><\/p>\n

Limon: Trista Shea Marx, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Florida<\/b><\/p>\n

Leesburg: Kirsten Mary Neessen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Indiana<\/b><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne: Ison Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Iowa<\/b><\/p>\n

Ankeny: Brecken Manus, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Clemons: Brayden Alexander Evertsen, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Iowa City: Jeanne Mfashigabo, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal and Commercial Fitness<\/span><\/p>\n

Lewis: Kacey Layne Danker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Malvern: Molly Susanne Killion, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Sioux City: Ella Fitzpatrick, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

Kansas<\/b><\/p>\n

\"PresidentAdmire: Candie Annmarie Deshon, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Bendena: Jacob Thomas Blanton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Bennington: Keelan Aita, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Derby: Jaidyn Nevaeh Schomp, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Lancaster: Jordan Lacey Moser, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator<\/span><\/p>\n

Lansing: Malory Nicole Harris, Bachelor of Science in Child Development<\/span><\/p>\n

Leavenworth: Alexandria Alaina Louk, Bachelor of General Studies; Jessica Lou Sachen, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Louisburg: Kylee Rosemary Leach, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism<\/span><\/p>\n

Mayetta: Alyssa Morgan Gooderl, Master of Business Administration<\/span><\/p>\n

Olathe: Jackson Clay Cartwright, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Paisley Renee Mayo, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Troy: Paige Erin Hinds, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Abigail Elise Wattenbarger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Wathena: Kobe Michael Davis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Holly Kate Gibson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Minnesota<\/b><\/p>\n

Saint Paul: Branden Reid Berwald, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Missouri<\/b><\/p>\n

Agency: Tristen Dye, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Raegann Frankum, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold: Emily Grace Holt, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballwin: Grace Ann Williams, <\/span> Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Belton: Catilynn Ann Renne Fowler, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education\"students<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Springs: Nicholas Calill Durant, Master of Business Administration; Diazhane Monique Ellis, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridgeton: Denver Isaiah Parker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

Camden Point: Landon Roe Bartlett, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Autumn Lee O\u2019Brien, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Haylie Grace Owens, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Cameron: Kylie Marie Graham, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Avery Elizabeth McVicker<\/span> Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Michael Megal Rader, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Kylie Marie Lupua Stagner, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Chillicothe: Tayler Rose Epperson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Columbia: Davion Lopez, Master of Business Administration<\/span><\/p>\n

Country Club: Maddee Olszowka, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span> and Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

De Kalb: Christopher William Weinmann, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Dearborn: Jessica Rene Armstrong, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Jane Carrico Vanderweide, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Excelsior Springs: Natalie Shiloh Fugate, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

Ferrelview: David Wayne Callaway, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Fillmore: Rachel M. Landess, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Florissant: Reginald Lamont Certain Jr., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Gower: Katherine Tillock, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Cammie Justine Welch, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Helena: Hanna Summers, Bachelor of Musical Arts<\/span><\/p>\n

Independence: Rachel Rose Gonzalez, Master of Business Administration; Jeremiah Parker Phillips, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Jameson: Zach Marks, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Jefferson City: Justin Wayne Wood, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

\"graduateKansas City: Moustafa Abdelmahmoud, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Brittnee Charlann Bailey, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Ti\u2019Erra 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<\/span><\/p>\n

Kearney: Anthony Clark, Bachelor of General Studies; Cole Andrew Mazer, Bachelor of Science in Law<\/span><\/p>\n

Kidder: Andee McKall Angle, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

King City: Holden John Farmer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span> and Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

Kirksville: Brenna Elizabeth Brocksmith, Bachelor of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Laquey: Felicia Diane Parker, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Lathrop: Jennifer Jolene Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawson: Aidan Turner, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

Marceline: Hannah Rae Davis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Maryland Heights: Teoni Michelle Walker, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Science\/Chemistry, Health Professions Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

Maysville: Alexavier Maximus Clark, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

New Haven: Dorian Rae McCarty, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Graphic Design<\/span><\/p>\n

Nixa: Quinn Jacob Gundelfinger, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Oregon: Alexia Jaylea Waggoner, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Osborn: Mackenzie Perry, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Parkville: Carter Joseph Hays, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Peculiar: Andrew Frederick Domsch, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

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, <\/span> Master of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Raymore: Sabrina Leann Neely, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Digital Animation<\/span><\/p>\n

Richmond: Samantha Ann Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Rushville: Carli Jo Browning, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

\"grad<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Boone, 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\u2019Neal, 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<\/span><\/p>\n

Saint Louis: Tyler Anthony Duerbeck, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019Callaghan, Bachelor of General Studies; Benjamin Jeremiah Walker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Smithville: Rhett Michael Foster, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction<\/span><\/p>\n

Springfield: Keyanna Marie McAfee, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Stewartsville: Reagan Elizabeth Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunrise Beach: Carlen Danielle Hite, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Trenton: Justice Kierra Matthes, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Trimble: Ailisi Joan XiangPing, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Weston: Derrick Russell Rickel, Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span> ; Andrew T. Wilson, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Montana<\/b><\/p>\n

Bozeman: Zoe Elizabeth Bahr, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Pennsylvania<\/b><\/p>\n

Erie: Thi Trinh Nu Nguyen, Master of Business Administration<\/span><\/p>\n

Texas<\/b><\/p>\n

Canutillo: Alyssa Lianey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

George West: Kendra Lancaster, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations<\/span><\/p>\n

Little Elm: Kaden Tyler Doan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

San Antonio: Lauren Jae George, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Wisconsin<\/b><\/p>\n

Kenosha: Bria Lynette Hollingsworth, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations<\/span><\/p>\n

International<\/b><\/p>\n

Nigeria<\/b><\/p>\n

Ibadan: Oluwadarasimi Oluwanimilo Ogunsan, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Photos of the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony are available on MoWest’s SmugMug page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. MoWest is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit <\/span><\/i>missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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