Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 576 degrees to students in summer 2024.

The graduates will participate in the fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees:

Josiah Degen of Sikeston graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Entertainment Management, Cum Laude.

Kalee Howard-Foster of Dexter graduated with a Master of Social Work.

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