July 15, 2026鈥摯笙蟠� awarded degrees to 364 students at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

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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 Certificate-Legal Assistant

California

Bakersfield: Nicoletta Lynn Froehlich, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Cathedral City: Diego Sebastian Becerra, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Personal and Commercial Fitness

La Puente: Juan Guardado, Bachelor of General Studies

Petaluma: John Maxumis Fragakis, Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Journalism

San Diego: Camrin Makala Peaslee, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Colorado

Castle Rock: Aidyn Elyse Woodall, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science

Monument: Serah Korin Ryals, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Pueblo: Trevor Waller, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

Thornton: Maleah Michelle Sosa, Master of Business Administration, General Business; William Daniel Tagart, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science

Florida

Jacksonville: Luke Christopher Shannahan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Weston: Joseph Nguyen Walsh, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Georgia

Guyton: Dev Butler, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Illinois

Bethalto: Luke Joseph Parmentier, Bachelor of General Studies

Bolingbrook: Abakhaye Idonigie Anetekhai, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Grayslake: Juan A. Mendez Jr., Master of Business Administration, General Business

Libertyville: Logan Clark, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, General Concentration

Westchester: Sebastian Gutierrez, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Iowa

Adel: Annie McDevitt, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design

Council Bluffs: Gabriella Alice Recher, Bachelor of Social Work

Des Moines: Kennedy Preston, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education

Eldridge: Logan David Soedt, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Johnston: Jake Pemble, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Plymouth: Ashlyn Raylene Hoeft, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science

Sergeant Bluff: Emma Kay Salker, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Shenandoah: Cora James, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Urbandale: Lindsey Michel Kelderman, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Walnut: Nathan Allen Sheehan, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

West Des Moines: Brookelyn Marie Buttolph, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Kansas

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

Basehor: Teigan Capper, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education

Chanute: Tyson Edward Lucas, Master of Applied Science in Sport Fitness Management

Cummings: Lauren Elise Hall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing

Hiawatha: Ethan Robert Grissom, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Melissa Nicole Shelton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Leavenworth: Robert Jacob Sweerman Van Orden, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Leawood: Madelyn Anne Harmon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Lenexa: Alexis Jennerwein, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Nina Lanae King-Rathers, Bachelor of Science in Child Development

Merriam: Adam Ducey, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry ACS Certification, Chemistry ACS Certification

Olathe: Caleb Douglas Niehoff, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music

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

Topeka: Ty Andrew Henry, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies; Micah John Kobuszewski, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Troy: Jaidyn Anne Johnson, Bachelor of Social Work

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

Wichita: Braydon Dean Wickliffe, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Kentucky

Louisville: Tamesha Micaiah Dozier, Bachelor of General Studies

Louisiana

Shreveport: McKala Marie Meziere, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations

Massachusetts

Lowell: Caetryn Keira Gilreath, Bachelor of Science in Law and Certificate-Legal Assistant

Minnesota

Caledonia: Noah King, Bachelor of General Studies

Eden Prairie: Usman Kediro Tufa, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Golden Valley: Clare Mae Sondrall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing

Hugo: Brooke Nicole Tjernlund, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

Minneapolis: Jack Thomas Mausser, Bachelor of General Studies

Savage: Jessica Lynn Brook, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Mississippi

Poplarville: Sydney Catherine Makayla Lewis, Bachelor of General Studies

大象传媒

Agency: Alika Coon, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Emily Ann Sweet, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Albany: Quinci Kae Marie Pope, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Amazonia: Calli Jo Keller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jesica Marie Beattie, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Amity: Natalie Jo Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

Aurora: Abbi Lynn Ward, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Esport Management

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

Bethany: Abbey Jade Henry, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Blue Springs: Cheyenne Autumn Cook, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Christopher Trevon Little, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation

Blythedale: MaKenna Danielle Slaughter, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education

Buckner: Leslie Marie Bruns-Lamb, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership

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

Chillicothe: Brianna Dewitt, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science

Chula: Breanna Lee Pithan, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Columbia: Daya Lynn Keithley, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Country Club: Paige Nold, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jackson Stickler, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Design and Technical Graphics

Creighton: Samantha Reames, Graduate Certificate in TESOL

De Kalb: Rebecca Shay Reagan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

De Soto: Jacob David Sumner, Master of Business Administration, General Business and Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership

Eagleville: Kealey Marie Hulett, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Easton: Tanya Mari Alden, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Evan Alyssa Sigars, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Fordland: Sina Bat-erdene, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Fort Leonard Wood: Haven Elizabeth Royal, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Gladstone: Joseph Francis Mace, Master of Business Administration, General Business; Erica Michelle Terrell, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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

Grandview: Ey鈥橪eonna Howard, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate-Legal Assistant

Hannibal: Beverly Rose Ard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Helena: Montana Marie Gomez, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Shelby Huffman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Higginsville: Reagan Shae Craig, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

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

Jefferson City: Kaitlyn Shea, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

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鈥橰ear, 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

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

Kidder: Tucker Ross, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Kirksville: KaJhon Kristopher McMillan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

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

Lee鈥檚 Summit: Michael D. Park-Madel, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation; Ryan Ringgenberg, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Liberty: Meredith Kay Skinner, Bachelor of Science in Education-Early Childhood Education; Kendall Stowell, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation

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

Marshall: Gelaila Nicole Smith, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science

Martinsville: Emily Kaylene Shuck, Master of Social Work

Maryville: Boaz Evans, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Matthew John Goodridge, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Lauren Eileen Padgitt, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Maysville: Claire Irena Renfro, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Moberly: Joshua Mark Twenter, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Mound City: Katherine Pankau, Bachelor of Science in Education-Secondary Education, Social Sciences

Novinger: Brooklyn Marie DeFries, Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

O鈥橣allon: Cassidy Van Hook, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Oregon: Lily-Kate LaShawn Noel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Osborn: Adam Michael Schalk, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

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

Pattonsburg: Lauren Rae Bradley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

Plattsburg: Lia Renee Graham, Bachelor of Science in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations

Raytown: Karyme Veronica Arredondo Solis, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation

Riverside: Tanya M. Riley, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL

Rushville: Talia Lynn Potter, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education

Saint James: Colin Rosenow, Bachelor of General Studies

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鈥橝sia 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鈥檙rell 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鈥� 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鈥橫eara, 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 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 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

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

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

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

Springfield: Dein Lee Gentry, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Alyvia Lane Goddard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

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

Stover: Andrea Lynn Sisk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Trenton: Porsha Kleinschmidt, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Mason Wade Owen, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education

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

Wentzville: Tanner Jackson Mueller, Bachelor of General Studies

Weston: Trent Thomas Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Bayleigh Waters, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies

Wheatland: Braxton James Chambers, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Winston: Brian Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Nebraska

Falls City: Eliza Hope Kuker, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Digital Animation

Lincoln: Jacob David Leader, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology

Norfolk: Sydney Mae Watson, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha: Kalee Lynn Higdon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Carson Quick, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

New Mexico

Roswell: Victoria Aniston-Claire Sandoval, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

New York

Buchanan: Jordan Riley Porter, Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education

Oklahoma

Blanchard: Josh Donald Nolte, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Edmond: Jayden Scott Williams, Master of Business Administration, General Business

South Dakota

Sioux Falls: Benjamin Ryan Bathke, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management

Tennessee

Knoxville: Ronald Marcus Nesbitt, Master of Business Administration, General Business

Washington

Bellingham: Kaari Louise Little, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science

Wisconsin

Madison: Mia Morel, Bachelor of General Studies

International

France

Anglet: Saya Schweitzer, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Studies

Puilboreau: Ines Vandaele, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management

Ghana

Akim Swedru: Felix Kwabla Gafatsi, Master of Business Administration, General Business

United Kingdom

Maidstone: Libby Skinner, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

July 13, 2026鈥揟wo 大象传媒 Collegiate FBLA students finished in the top 6 at the National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June. They competed against students from around the world with cash prizes awarded to the top 3 places in each event and trophies in the top 10.

Aden Monzon, senior accounting major from Oklahoma City, earned 2nd place in the Sports Management & Marketing event. Wyatt Fisher, junior management major with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Faucett, 大象传媒, received 6th place in the Business Law competition.

Also competing were Kylie Curtis, Ashton Roe, Valencia Chapman and James Phalen. Competitive events included Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Ethics, Marketing, Finance, Impromptu Speaking, Supply Chain and Sports Management & Marketing.

FBLA is a student organization focusing on leadership, service, and networking. Pam Klaus is the advisor.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

July 1, 2026鈥揂 composition by Dr. Derek Jenkins, associate professor of music at 大象传媒, has been selected for performance at the 21st Thailand International Composition Festival, July 5鈥�9, 2026, at Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand.

鈥淩ock Bottom,鈥� Dr. Jenkins鈥� piece for brass band was chosen from among 200 submissions, with only 12 works ultimately selected for performance. The work will be performed by the Mahidol Brass Band during the festival.

The Thailand International Composition Festival is dedicated to the advancement of contemporary music and the cultivation of new artistic voices.The festival brings together composers, performers, scholars, and audiences from around the world to share ideas, explore new sonic possibilities, and foster meaningful artistic exchange.

Dr. Jenkins joined the 大象传媒 faculty in 2024. As a composer, his music has been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and Brazil. He received bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees from the University of 大象传媒 Kansas City and a master鈥檚 degree from Rice University.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

June 30, 2026鈥揃oehringer Ingelheim and 大象传媒 have launched a new program to build the technical skills needed for careers in biomanufacturing. The program鈥檚 first class of students have completed the requirements to earn their certificates.聽

The Bio-Process Certificate Program combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on training at Boehringer鈥檚 purpose-built Technical Training Center in St. Joseph. Instruction is led by 大象传媒 faculty alongside Boehringer subject matter experts.

The Technical Training Center features dedicated spaces that replicate key upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities, such as transfer panels and tank-transfer simulations that mirror real production workflows, a fully equipped laboratory, and a gowning airlock. The facility also includes a functioning filling machine with restricted access barriers, enabling students to learn aseptic processes at their own pace鈥攐utside of cleanroom constraints or production shutdown windows.

鈥淥ur new Training Center of Xcellence and collaboration with 大象传媒 reflect our commitment to investing in our workforce and supporting long-term development here in St. Joseph,鈥� said David Atchison, Head of U.S. Animal Health Global Supply, Boehringer Ingelheim. 鈥淎s our technology and products evolve, so do the skills required to manufacture them. By building a strong biomanufacturing training environment and partnering with 大象传媒, we鈥檙e helping ensure our employees are prepared for what鈥檚 next.鈥澛�

While the initial group of students were Boehringer employees, the partnership aims to expand enrollment over time to include the broader St. Joseph community, helping build a strong pipeline of future biomanufacturing talent.

鈥淏oehringer Ingelheim is a vital partner in the St. Joseph community, and this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to developing local talent,鈥� said Rebecca Lobina, 大象传媒鈥檚 Director of Workforce Development. 鈥淭ogether, we are preparing a skilled workforce for careers in biomanufacturing while strengthening the region鈥檚 economic future.鈥澛�

Boehringer鈥檚 St. Joseph site is a key global supply and research and development site, producing livestock vaccines used across the U.S. and around the world. The company has invested more than $150 million in the site in recent years to enhance operations, including sustainability improvements, expanded technical training, and increased capabilities to accommodate future pipeline products.

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About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry鈥檚 top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at鈥�. 鈥��

About Boehringer Ingelheim – Animal Health business聽聽

Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to make a difference for people, animals, and society. Learn more at .

About 大象传媒

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

June 11, 2026鈥揇r Benedict Adams, associate professor of education at 大象传媒, has

鈥淧edagogy for a Successful Multicultural Classroom. A Sociocultural-Based Method for Teaching and Reaching At-Risk Students鈥� was published earlier this year by Peter Lang International Academic Publishers.

鈥淭he book serves as a sociocultural-based method for both graduate and undergraduate students, providing practical frameworks that will be beneficial throughout their teaching careers,鈥� said Dr. Eric C. Sheffield, Western Illinois University. 鈥淥ne of the pressing issues in academia is classroom management. This book addresses this topic directly, offering practical tools and strategies for both experienced and novice teachers to effectively manage classrooms with at-risk students from diverse backgrounds.鈥�

Dr. Adams has been at 大象传媒 since 2019. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Suffield University in Idaho, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Indiana University.

Dr. Adams was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Certificate of Excellence from Indiana University in 2014. In 2024, he was named Outstanding Teacher Educator at 大象传媒 and in 2025, he received 大象传媒鈥檚 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award.

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May 14, 2026鈥揟he Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淔ractals鈥� and 鈥淣anocam鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

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A spectacular show that gives viewers a tour of the fractals in nature, endlessly repeating patterns made from simple algebraic equations. While these fractal zooms are mathematical abstractions, audiences are always amazed to recognize that patterns of nature 鈥� shapes such as trees, lightning, coastlines, insects, bacteria, seashells and more 鈥� can all be found within a fractal zoom. Each fractal tells the story of the processes that created it.

“Nanocam”

A fascinating journey exploring life forms that are invisible to the human eye and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in. This show explores the kingdoms of bacteria, protists and their stunning mechanism of motility, the amazing structure of fungi, the specializations of plants and incredible complexity of the animal kingdom, seen through an electron microscope 鈥� a breathtaking trip into the five kingdoms of living things. This unique program, based on a scientific approach and featuring images that have never been seen before, offers another dimension of reality, a reality that is measured in micrometers.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets are not sold at the door, so they must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

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May 13, 2026鈥揟he Small Business Development Center at 大象传媒 will present a workshop titled Trademark Basics at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at The Launch Pad, 801 Felix Street in Downtown St. Joseph. The workshop is free.

The workshop presented by SBDC and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is designed to help small business owners learn the basics of filing for a trademark to protect their ideas, brand and creations before problems arise.

Participants may register in advance at . For more information, contact Shelbie Wigington, SBDC business advisor, at swigington@missouriwestern.edu.

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A total of 326 undergraduate students and 86 graduate students have completed their degree requirements this semester. They hail from 24 states and three foreign countries.

The featured speaker at both commencement ceremonies will be Leslie McMillin, a 2000 graduate of 大象传媒. McMillin is currently Director, Payments Specialist in Agribusiness at FNBO in Kansas City.

Graduating students will also speak at both ceremonies. The 11 a.m. speaker will be Dein Gentry, a musical arts major from Springfield, 大象传媒. The 3 p.m. speaker will be Allaina Mace, a psychology major from St. Joseph.

A brief reception will follow the ceremony in the Looney practice gym, sponsored by the 大象传媒 Western Alumni Association.

In addition to the commencement ceremonies, graduates in two health care professions will participate in pinning ceremonies where they will receive pins symbolic of their training and new careers:

Respiratory Therapy Pinning Ceremony

8 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Fulkerson Center

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May 1, 2026–The Biology Department at 大象传媒 will conduct a controlled burn of the John Rushin Teaching and Research Prairie this spring. The timing of the burn depends on weather conditions.

Prescribed burns help maintain the health of prairie land to ensure it remains useful for research and applied learning. It will also provide wildlife conservation management students real-world experience in skills they will use professionally.

To avoid any possible discomfort from the smoke, it is advised that residents in the area close their windows during the burn. People in the immediate vicinity who are particularly sensitive to smoke are advised to remain indoors during the burn.

When the prescribed burn takes place, traffic will be restricted on the roads adjacent to the prairie: 50th Street (Scanlon and Vartabedian lots will still be accessible) and Messanie Street. Please respect barricades and allow teams to burn the prairie safely.

Based on the short-range weather forecast, the first window of opportunity is tomorrow, Saturday, May 2. Organizers expect to start around 9 a.m. Burning may continue into the afternoon, depending on conditions and progress.

If 大象传媒 Western is unable to conduct the burn on May 2, the next possible date is Friday, May 8.

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April 29, 2026鈥揟he Small Business Development Center at 大象传媒 will host a Small Business Summit in celebration of National Small Business Week on Thursday, May 7. This free event is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners strengthen their financial knowledge, connect with local lenders and learn about valuable business resources.

Participants will receive hands-on training in QuickBooks, gain insights during a live Q&A with local bankers and lenders, and discover the no-cost advising, training and support available through the Small Business Development Center.

Whether you are starting a business, growing your company, or looking for funding opportunities, this summit will provide practical tools, expert guidance, and opportunities to connect with professionals who support small business success.

The summit will run from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology, 4141 Mitchell Avenue. Register in advance at . For more information, call 816-271-5801 or email swignington@missouriwestern.edu.聽

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