Arkansas State University names summer graduates

JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement Aug. 10 at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 41 states and D.C., and 18 other countries.

Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Beck Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.

Undergraduates with a 4.0 GPA are designated as graduating Summa Cum Laude. Those with a GPA of 3.8-3.99 graduated Magna Cum Laude, and those with a GPA of 3.6-3.79 graduated Cum Laude.

Local graduates from Scott, New Madrid, Stoddard and Mississippi Counties include:

Leah Aileen Ballin of Advance, Master of Science-Agriculture, General Agriculture

Seth D. Copeland of Sikeston, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude

Kaitlynne Ester Hann of Dexter, Bachelor of Science-Radiologic Science, Radiologic Sciences

Kaley Marie Roper of Dexter, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Adriana Mae-lyn Minton of Bernie, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Katelyn L. Shavalia of Bernie, Bachelor of Science-Radiologic Science, Radiologic Sciences, Magna Cum Laude

Emma M. Smith of Portageville, Associate of Science, A.S. En Route

Jeffery W. Thornbrough Jr. of Sikeston, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science