{"id":12411,"date":"2026-07-15T09:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=12411"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:51:32","slug":"mowest-awards-nearly-400-degrees-in-spring-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/15\/mowest-awards-nearly-400-degrees-in-spring-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"MoWest awards nearly 400 degrees in spring semester\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smilingJuly 15, 2026\u2013Missouri Western State University awarded degrees to 364 students at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates are listed below by hometown:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Arizona<\/b><\/p>\n

Peoria: Camila Kendra Grantham, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Phoenix: Bethany Nicole Stone, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

California<\/b><\/p>\n

Bakersfield: Nicoletta Lynn Froehlich, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Cathedral City: Diego Sebastian Becerra, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness<\/span><\/p>\n

La Puente: Juan Guardado, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Petaluma: John Maxumis Fragakis, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism<\/span><\/p>\n

San Diego: Camrin Makala Peaslee, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Castle Rock: Aidyn Elyse Woodall, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Monument: Serah Korin Ryals, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Pueblo: Trevor Waller, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Thornton: Maleah Michelle Sosa, Master of Business Administration, General Business; William Daniel Tagart, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Jacksonville: Luke Christopher Shannahan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Weston: Joseph Nguyen Walsh, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Georgia<\/b><\/p>\n

Guyton: Dev Butler, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Illinois<\/b><\/p>\n

Bethalto: Luke Joseph Parmentier, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Bolingbrook: Abakhaye Idonigie Anetekhai, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, <\/span> Manufacturing Engineering Technology<\/span><\/p>\n

Grayslake: Juan A. Mendez Jr., Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Libertyville: Logan Clark, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, General Concentration<\/span><\/p>\n

Westchester: Sebastian Gutierrez, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Adel: Annie McDevitt, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design<\/span><\/p>\n

Council Bluffs: Gabriella Alice Recher, Bachelor of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Des Moines: Kennedy Preston, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Eldridge: Logan David Soedt, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Johnston: Jake Pemble, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Plymouth: Ashlyn Raylene Hoeft, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Sergeant Bluff: Emma Kay Salker, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

Shenandoah: Cora James, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Urbandale: Lindsey Michel Kelderman, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Walnut: Nathan Allen Sheehan, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

West Des Moines: Brookelyn Marie Buttolph, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

\"studentKansas<\/b><\/p>\n

Atchison: Avery Pursel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Azalea Baker Soph, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Amber Spradley, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Basehor: Teigan Capper, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Chanute: Tyson Edward Lucas, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Cummings: Lauren Elise Hall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

Hiawatha: Ethan Robert Grissom, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Melissa Nicole Shelton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Leavenworth: Robert Jacob Sweerman Van Orden, <\/span> Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

Leawood: Madelyn Anne Harmon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Lenexa: Alexis Jennerwein, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Nina Lanae King-Rathers, Bachelor of Science in Child Development<\/span><\/p>\n

Merriam: Adam Ducey, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry\/Molecular Biology, <\/span> Biochemistry ACS Certification, Chemistry ACS Certification<\/span><\/p>\n

Olathe: Caleb Douglas Niehoff, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music<\/span><\/p>\n

Overland Park: Mackenzie Hart, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies; Spencer Alport Sprenger, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Blake Thomas Venneman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Topeka: Ty Andrew Henry, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies; Micah John Kobuszewski, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Troy: Jaidyn Anne Johnson, Bachelor of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Wathena: Yegor Dittemore, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Emily Joy Kiehnhoff, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Abigayle Louise Lykins, Master of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Wichita: Braydon Dean Wickliffe, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Kentucky<\/b><\/p>\n

Louisville: Tamesha Micaiah Dozier, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Louisiana<\/b><\/p>\n

Shreveport: McKala Marie Meziere, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations<\/span><\/p>\n

Massachusetts<\/b><\/p>\n

Lowell: Caetryn Keira Gilreath, Bachelor of Science in Law<\/span> and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Caledonia: Noah King, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Eden Prairie: Usman Kediro Tufa, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Golden Valley: Clare Mae Sondrall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

Hugo: Brooke Nicole Tjernlund, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Minneapolis: Jack Thomas Mausser, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Savage: Jessica Lynn Brook, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Mississippi<\/b><\/p>\n

Poplarville: Sydney Catherine Makayla Lewis, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Agency: Alika Coon, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Emily Ann Sweet, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Albany: Quinci Kae Marie Pope, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazonia: Calli Jo Keller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jesica Marie Beattie, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, <\/span> Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Amity: Natalie Jo Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold: Connor James Holt, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Brinley Renee Willenbrock, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Aurora: Abbi Lynn Ward, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Esport Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Belton: Kyndal Marie Christensen, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Andrew Jacob-Ryan Eckes, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Bethany: Abbey Jade Henry, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Springs: Cheyenne Autumn Cook, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Christopher Trevon Little, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation<\/span><\/p>\n

Blythedale: MaKenna Danielle Slaughter, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Buckner: Leslie Marie Bruns-Lamb, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n

Cameron: Reygan Elizabeth Clark, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Abigail Diann Cox, Master of Social Work; Hateya Elizabeth Bray Flores, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Sara Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Chillicothe: Brianna Dewitt, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Chula: Breanna Lee Pithan, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Clarksdale: Claire Elizabeth Clark, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alixandria Elaine McManus, Bachelor of General Studies; Carson Riley Souther, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Columbia: Daya Lynn Keithley, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Country Club: Paige Nold, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jackson Stickler, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Design and Technical Graphics<\/span><\/p>\n

\"smilingCreighton: Samantha Reames, Graduate Certificate in TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

De Kalb: Rebecca Shay Reagan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

De Soto: Jacob David Sumner, Master of Business Administration, General Business and Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership<\/span><\/p>\n

Eagleville: Kealey Marie Hulett, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Easton: Tanya Mari Alden, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Evan Alyssa Sigars, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Fordland: Sina Bat-erdene, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

Fort Leonard Wood: Haven Elizabeth Royal, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Gladstone: Joseph Francis Mace, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Erica Michelle Terrell, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Gower: Connor Clark Jameson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biology and Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Karli Anne Miller, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Grandview: Ey\u2019Leonna Howard, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Hannibal: Beverly Rose Ard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Helena: Montana Marie Gomez, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Shelby Huffman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Higginsville: Reagan Shae Craig, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy<\/span><\/p>\n

Independence: Michael James Haggerty, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness; Lindsey Marie Hurtado, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Terri Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

Jefferson City: Kaitlyn Shea, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

Kansas City: Emerson Paige Biddix, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Benjamin Luke Birdsong, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Herbert Kiplagat Chepsoy, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Andrea Marie Cox, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Emily Alexis Cridlebaugh, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Haley Clifton Ferguson, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Aaliyah Foreman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashley Ann Gibson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Andruw Michael Hamilton, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations, Professional Communication; Isaac Dixon Hamilton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Jacob Michael Hansen, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Kenneth Michael Keefer, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Alexandra Gwin Lake, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Calin Othniel London, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Hieu Thi Nguyen, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; Michelle Marie O\u2019Rear, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Teresa Marie Parsons, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kelia Pitzenberger, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Shalyn Scott Price, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Cooper Thomas Eugene Roberts, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Kasey Schmoe, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Justin Allen Singleton, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies; Chris Smitherman, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Samuel James Eldin Stuteville, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Janie Taylor, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; Falcon Turner, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Caroline Frances Utz, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Sydni Carol Waters, Master of Social Work; Morgan ReNae Wells, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Kearney: Carson John Adams, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Emilee Marie Marlowe, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Aurora Lynn Perry, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Human Resources; Harley Dawn Pruetting, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Abigail L. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Kidder: Tucker Ross, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Kirksville: KaJhon Kristopher McMillan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Lathrop: Averi Jolee Holsted, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Annelise Kenley Kirkpatrick, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s Summit: Michael D. Park-Madel, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation; Ryan Ringgenberg, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Liberty: Meredith Kay Skinner, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Kendall Stowell, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation<\/span><\/p>\n

Macon: Elise Faith Nelson, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Jachin Isaac Wilson, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Marshall: Gelaila Nicole Smith, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Martinsville: Emily Kaylene Shuck, Master of Social Work<\/span><\/p>\n

Maryville: Boaz Evans, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Matthew John Goodridge, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Lauren Eileen Padgitt,<\/span> Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy<\/span><\/p>\n

Maysville: Claire Irena Renfro, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

Moberly: Joshua Mark Twenter, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\n

\"professorMound City: Katherine Pankau, Bachelor of Science in Education-Secondary Education, Social Sciences<\/span><\/p>\n

Novinger: Brooklyn Marie DeFries, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n

O\u2019Fallon: Cassidy Van Hook, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

Oregon: Lily-Kate LaShawn Noel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Osborn: Adam Michael Schalk, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance<\/span><\/p>\n

Parkville: Cora Leigh Bennett, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Christina Danielle Clark, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Madeleine Green, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Jacob Griffin Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology; Cameron Austen Steffen-Conway, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity<\/span><\/p>\n

Pattonsburg: Lauren Rae Bradley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Platte City: Ashlyn Brooke Callahan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Human Resources; Geneva Michelle Chance, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gracie Alexandra Dudley, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Olivia Hope Graf, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mary Lueva Hackler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cole Michael Hamby, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Alicen Juliana Hornbeck, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education; Kristina Marie Rackin, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Kyla Claire Spradlin, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Chaundra Thornton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n

Plattsburg: Lia Renee Graham, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations<\/span><\/p>\n

Raytown: Karyme Veronica Arredondo Solis, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation<\/span><\/p>\n

Riverside: Tanya M. Riley, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL<\/span><\/p>\n

Rushville: Talia Lynn Potter, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Saint James: Colin Rosenow, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Saint Joseph: Mason Adamek, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science; Gabriel Henry Adams, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation; Alana Nikolle Adkison, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education; Katie Jo Beam, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Kinser Veronica Beaver, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Andrew Kenneth Beck, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry\/Molecular Biology; Mackenzie Bottorff, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Michael Bowen, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Samuel Michael Brabham, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science; Bryson Michael Brown, Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Preston Sky Brown, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Cinematic Arts; Riley Nicole Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Jasey Elizabeth Burchett, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; William Taylor Burkert, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Jacob Milton Burri, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Nathanial Cagg, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Abigail Pebbles Cannon, Bachelor of Social Work; Alisha Lynn Cassani, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Matthew Caudill, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Demetrius Chance, Bachelor of Social Work; Anointed Victoria Chikunya, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bawi Rem Chin, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Corina Coil, Master of Social Work; T\u2019Asia Simone Coker, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Veronica Lee Conard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stacey Loran Cox, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Kole Dalen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Paige Erin Deka, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science; Crystal Ora Dowdell, Master of Social Work; Cali Christine Dowell Seiter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Faith Rachelle Dryer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tisha Dudley, Graduate Certificate in Special Reading and Master of Applied Science in Assessment, K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education; Myah Lynn Dwyer, Bachelor of General Studies and Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lauren Ashley Eiman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Seth Andrew Elder, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry\/Molecular Biology; Kaylin Maree Jean Falterman-Martinez, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design; Alyssa Regan Fanning, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Skye Alexandra Fisher, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Cinematic Arts; Jennifer Jean Fitzpatrick, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; James P. Foster, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Ma\u2019rrell Fountain, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Quentin Xavier Garrett, Bachelor of Science in Education-Special Education; Hayley Gay, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sergio Alexander Gonzales, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation; Hannah Marie Green, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bailey Nicole Hansen, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design; Nichole Marie Hansen, Bachelor of General Studies; Lauren Michele Herr, Master of Social Work; Lily Marie Hill, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Joseph Hnin, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Allison Hodges, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Ellen Alaine Holmes, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry\/Molecular Biology and Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Tre\u2019 Von Holmes, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management; Maddison Kay Hopkins, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Gabrielle Marie Hulett, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Delaney Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, ACS Certification; Jennifer Mary Jackson, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction; Raven Dawn Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education; Elizabeth Augusta Jenkins, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Angel Justus, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Jared Ray Kelly, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry\/Molecular Biology; Madelynn Marie King, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Michaela A. King, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Zoie Rayne Kohler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Preston Larkin, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science; Elijah Jay Larson, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management; Janely Licona Amador, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies; Melinda Marie Lopez, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Allaina Kae Mace, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Eliana Jael Manners, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Fernando Manrrero, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Certificate-Spanish for the Professional; Melissa Manrrero, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Kason Mauzey, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology; LaTasha Lynn May, Bachelor of General Studies; Ember McCauley, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Chastity Michelle McCourt, Master of Social Work; Lainey Rae McCoy, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Human Resources; Adam Douglas Meisinger, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Alejandra Mendoza, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Lindsey Marie Menschik, Master of Social Work; Eleana Grace Messenger, Master of Social Work; Emma LaVonne Millis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Dallas Michell Moulden, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction; Treyton Guy Sebastian Mull, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Francisco Nava Cuevas, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Carson Newlon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Zoe Kathleen O\u2019Meara, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education; Mason Paul Orscheln, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Madison Reece Parnell, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Avery Lauren Pena, Bachelor of General Studies; Sheryl E. Pennock, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Emma Elizabeth Phalen, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Reagan Lynn Phillips, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lacyne M. Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Tessa Gayle Pinkelman, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant and Bachelor of General Studies<\/span> General Studies; Caleb Shane Poage, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jaydee R. Pummell, Bachelor of General Studies; Elizabeth Ann Reese, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Jacob Everett Ridens, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Entrepreneurship; Hannah Roberts, Master of Social Work; Mary Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in Technology-Custom Major; Katherine Bridget Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Maelea Opal Shanks, Master of Business Administration, General Business and Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Logan Shoots, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Sarah Nicole Sifers, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design; Miles Ezekiel Spiegel, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant; Chastity Lee St. Louis, Master of Social Work; Katressa Lynn Starks, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design; Corinne Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kylan Avery Stout, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Tatum Soleil Studer, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Xavier Donell Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Shaneka C. Thornton, Bachelor of Social Work; Tamra Lynette Throckmorton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jocelyn Ivorie Trevino, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Savannah Triplet, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Caden Scott Turner, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law<\/span> and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Grace Leigh Valentine, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Ellie Jane Wattenbarger, Bachelor of Science in Education-Special Education; Lauren Ashley Wells, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science; David Christopher Welter, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music; Delainie Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Winston Michael Wolfe, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

\"seated<\/p>\n

Saint Louis: Sharleah Trinea Hardge, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Anna Maria Raumschuh, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Tyra Monet Saddler, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Savannah: Laci Marie Callen, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism; Patricia Irene Ellison, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design; Khia Rae Haley, Bachelor of Science in Education-Secondary Education, Social Sciences; Javen Paxton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Haydn Brian Richardson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Emma Tipton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Rylee Jolene Tipton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Smithville: Jayden Dale Bingham, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Lhingneiching Neiboi Briner, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Trystin Nicole Calhoun, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Kyle David Horton, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness; Madison Myers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Springfield: Dein Lee Gentry, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Alyvia Lane Goddard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Stewartsville: Brad Wyatt Boyd, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Mark Clark, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education; Mary Rachell Martens, Master of Social Work; Meghan Elizabeth Muller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gracey Elizabeth Shepard, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Stover: Andrea Lynn Sisk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Trenton: Porsha Kleinschmidt, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Mason Wade Owen, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Union Star: Richard Marvin Heidle, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant; Ariel Ka Sia Vang, Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/p>\n

Wentzville: Tanner Jackson Mueller, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Weston: Trent Thomas Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Bayleigh Waters, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Wheatland: Braxton James Chambers, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Winston: Brian Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

Nebraska<\/b><\/p>\n

Falls City: Eliza Hope Kuker, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation<\/span><\/p>\n

Lincoln: Jacob David Leader, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology<\/span><\/p>\n

Norfolk: Sydney Mae Watson, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n

Omaha: Kalee Lynn Higdon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Carson Quick, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

New Mexico<\/b><\/p>\n

Roswell: Victoria Aniston-Claire Sandoval, Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n

New York<\/b><\/p>\n

Buchanan: Jordan Riley Porter, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education<\/span><\/p>\n

Oklahoma<\/b><\/p>\n

Blanchard: Josh Donald Nolte, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Edmond: Jayden Scott Williams, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

South Dakota<\/b><\/p>\n

Sioux Falls: Benjamin Ryan Bathke, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Tennessee<\/b><\/p>\n

Knoxville: Ronald Marcus Nesbitt, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

Washington<\/b><\/p>\n

Bellingham: Kaari Louise Little, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Madison: Mia Morel, Bachelor of General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

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

France<\/b><\/p>\n

Anglet: Saya Schweitzer, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

Puilboreau: Ines Vandaele, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management<\/span><\/p>\n

Ghana<\/b><\/p>\n

Akim Swedru: Felix Kwabla Gafatsi, Master of Business Administration, General Business<\/span><\/p>\n

United Kingdom<\/b><\/p>\n

Maidstone: Libby Skinner, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science<\/span><\/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":"

July 15, 2026\u2013Missouri Western State University awarded degrees to 364 students at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Graduates are listed below by hometown:\u00a0 Arizona Peoria: Camila Kendra Grantham, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant and Certificate-Legal Assistant Phoenix: Bethany Nicole Stone, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Law and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12418,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,48],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12411"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12411"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12420,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12411\/revisions\/12420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}