SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State University awarded 1,509 degrees to students in fall 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 17, 2021, at JQH Arena in Springfield.
The following local students earned degrees:
Maria Hermann of Bloomsdale graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy.
Levi Lappe of Perryville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Blake Cowell of Red Bud graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations.
Michael Buchheit of Ste. Genevieve graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science.
Ryan Palmer of Ste. Genevieve graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
Jenna Papin of Ste. Genevieve graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Brendan Samples of Ste. Genevieve graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education.
Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.