MSU releases spring 2019 graduates

June 19, 2019

Missouri State University conferred 2,941 degrees to students at its spring 2019 commencement May 17 at JQH Arena.

Students earned a total of 2,285 bachelor’s degrees, 551 master’s degrees, 96 doctorate degrees and nine specialist degrees.

Beyond the standard expectations, the university recognized 116 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College.

A number of students also received scholastic honors:

One hundred sixty four students graduated summa cum laude (with grade point averages of 3.9-4.0 on a 4.0 scale)

Two hundred eight students graduated magna cum laude (with GPAs of 3.75-3.89)

Three hundred eighty two students graduated cum laude (with GPAs of 3.5-3.74).

Students from Barry County who graduated were:

• Alex Elizabeth Bahl, of Monett, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders, summa cum laude

• Cathryn Elayne Bingham, Exeter, Bachelor of Science in animal science, cum laude

• Alex Ian Giunta, of Shell Knob, Bachelor of Science in computer science

• Jesse Caroline Jastal, of Monett, Bachelor of Science in environmental plant science

• Marsha Ann Lawson, Cassville, Bachelor of Science in General Business, cum laude

• Robert Luke Moody, of Purdy, Bachelor of Science in natural resources

• Kristeen B. Reidlinger, of Golden, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude

• Anthony K. Robertson, Cassville, Specialist in Education in educational administration

• Lino Perez Salas, of Purdy, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems

• Kailee Nicole Ticknor, of Monett, Bachelor of Arts in global studies

• Sue Ann Esther Williams, of Exeter, Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education, summa cum laude.