Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14 at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees:

Tayler Morefield of Portageville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude.

Ryan Adams of Kelso graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

Olivia Hulshof of Oran graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management, Magna Cum Laude.

Ann Lancaster of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Leadership, Summa Cum Laude in the Honors College.

Holly Reinagel of Kelso graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude.

Camden Sapp of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Management.

Weston Avery of Dexter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in General Business.

Jacob Harris of Dexter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management, Cum Laude.

Lane Mayberry of Bernie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in General Business, Cum Laude.

Lauren Thrower of Dexter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 undergraduate credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.