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MISSOURI SOUTHERN

The dean’s list has been released for the spring 2019 semester at Missouri Southern State University. The list recognizes full-time students from Missouri Southern who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students qualified for the honor by earning the required GPA while enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses.

Rachel E. Ray, Alma; Anna B. Wilkerson, Bambi N. Hall, Jessica R. Ellis, Madelyn A. Gale, Rachel V. Murphy, Bella Vista; Abigail Rogers, Amber D. Waltz, Kaitlin T. Renn, Karina A. Merlos, Megan A. Pearson-Hargus, Nicholette L. Wilson, Pressly E. Burckart, Rachel S. Daniel, Bentonville; James A. Blake, Cave Springs; Jessica C. Jones, Centerton; Tesla M. Grogan, Trina D. Lindsey, Fayetteville; David R. Brinkley, Haylee E. Pyburn, Gentry; Alison N. Denver, Amanda E. Varner, Mendy L. Roth, Gravette; Thelma H. Ponce Gonzalez, Green Forest; James L. Greer, Harrison; Kyler F. Bunch, Hiwasse; Abigail Solis-Linares, Lowell; Courtney R. Ford, Destiny J. Cummings, Joshua R. Estes, Kyle A. Thielemier, Pea Ridge; Dulce J. Vidales, Hannah Harris, Katelyn R. Williams, Rogers; Mikkiela D. Rodriguez, Siloam Springs; Ethan J. Davis, Robin M. Magee, Taylor P. Powell, Springdale; James M. Crook, Sulphur Springs; Zachary C. Irwin, Van Buren.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Alice Anders of Fort Smith, Bethany Draper of Fayetteville, Sydney Furney of Van Buren, and Jonathan Gautier and Anna Griffin, both of Bentonville, have been named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Southeast Missouri State University, with at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY

Gatlin Cole Watson of Springdale earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication May 11, from Ottawa University’s Kansas residential campus during the 154th commencement ceremony, which was held in the Fredrikson Chapel on the OU campus.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 345 graduates during its 132nd spring commencement on May 11.

This year’s graduating class featured 167 honor graduates, including 41 who graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, and 28 of those said students graduating with a 4.0 GPA; 59 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA); and 67 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). University officials also recognized 31 graduates who completed Ouachita’s Carl Goodson Honors Program.

Alma: Michaela Finley graduated cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre; Dakota Shelton graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in kinesiology and leisure studies/fitness

Altus: Ceira Carpenter graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education

Bella Vista: Kallie Polk graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education

Bentonville: Kendra Dinsmore graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration/ marketing; Colton Eldridge graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance; Brennen Kotoucek graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in music; Ashley Ray graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/ Christian missions and biblical studies; Will Sanders graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in finance; Scotty Scott graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre; McKenna Stephens graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications; Mallory Tabler graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology

Booneville: J.D. Sanders graduated cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in worship arts

Cave Springs: Mattie Couch graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and secondary education

Clarksville: Brittany Parker graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English and political science

Farmington: Paige Purifoy graduated December 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in education and kinesiology & leisure studies/ teaching

Fayetteville: Grace Steiner graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology

Fort Smith: Kayla Hill graduated with a bachelor of science degree in computer science; Emma Shortes graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance; Colton Sims graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/Christian theology, philosophy and biblical studies; Matthew Ward graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance

Rogers: Austin Connolly graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in engineering physics; Emory Gregory graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biophysics; Andrew Lockhart graduated with a bachelor of music degree in worship arts; Taylor Lymburner graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology; Josh Neago graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in history and secondary education; Baylee Overstreet graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and sociology; J.T. Ryan graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration/finance; Shannon Stribling graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and finance

Springdale: Sarah Ashley Bryant graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology; David Lundstrum graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in finance and business administration/management; Kord Offenbacker graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry and biblical studies

Saint Paul: Hannah Saunders graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in musical theatre

Van Buren: Mattison Griffin graduated December 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in history and public history

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Joseph Buchholz of Springdale, Taylor Crossland of Rogers, Brenner Hicky of Fayetteville, Jamilyn Kinney of Alma, Taylor Leonard of Fayetteville, Heather Spradlin of Bentonville, Michal Vasquez of Rogers and Madison Weston of Bentonville achieved the dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., for the spring 2019 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

HARDING UNIVERSITY

Lynley Turner of Fayetteville, Taylor Oates of Pari, Emily Richardson of Ozark and Amelia Whitkanack of Clarksville have been named to Harding University College of Pharmacy dean’s list for spring 2019. Dean’s list standing is reserved for fulltime students with a 3.80 or higher grade point average.