Local students graduate from Missouri State University in the fall of 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena.

The following local students earned degrees:

Bryant DeCota of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business.

Kayleigh Friedrich of Puxico graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Health Services, Cum Laude.

Michaela Kiefer of Chaffee graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Radiography.

Jacob Reynolds of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Finance.

John Sebag of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising and Design.

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.