Missouri State University in Springfield awarded 460 degrees to students in summer 2026.
The graduates are invited to participate in the fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 11 at Great Southern Bank Arena. For ceremony details, visit www.missouristate.edu/Commencement/fall-2026-commencement.htm.
Graduates include Grace Reed, Ava, Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Lindsey Collins, West Plains, Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine; Victoria Howerton, West Plains, Master of Social Work; Kendra Noakes, Pomona, Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Development; Gracie Rothermich, Pomona, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;Sara Sydow, West Plains, Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education/Cross Categorical; Hannah Wainwright, West Plains, Bachelor of General Studies; and Danielle Counts, Eminence, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude.
Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
