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Written by: Stephanie Jacques, 785-532-3452, sjacques@k-state.edu
Monday, June 3, 2013
Spring graduates: Nearly 3,000 students earn degrees from Kansas State University
MANHATTAN -- Nearly 3,000 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University this spring.
The graduates are from 103 Kansas counties, 48 states and 41 countries.
Degrees earned include nearly 2,350 bachelor's degrees, more than 600 master's degrees, more than 170 doctorates and more than 20 associate degrees.
Students earning degrees include:
Idaho
Boise: Stephanie Haley, Master of Public Administration; Megan Purcell, Bachelor of Science
Caldwell: Eric Johnson, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Illinois
Antioch: Jessica Brahar, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology
Argenta: Travis Davis, Master of Agribusiness
Belleville: Darron King, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Buffalo Grove: Alyssa Mix, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Chicago: Mindy Fiala, Master of Science in Academic Advising; Shruti Shrestha, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Collinsville: Katherine Annis, Master of Science in Academic Advising
Columbia: Jennifer Hannon, Master of Architecture; Angela Mayer, Master of Landscape Architecture
Crystal Lake: Elyse Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design; Rachel Najdzin, Master of Science in Academic Advising
Glen Carbon: Joshua Hurford, Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management
Grayslake: Patrick Lyons, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Gridley: Patrick Killian, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Hawthorn Woods: Tanner Witt, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Jacksonville: Matthew Pennell, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology
Marengo: Elizabeth Boyer, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Mason City: Taylor Swanson, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Mount Prospect: Thomas Lawler, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Murrayville: Arthur DeOrnellas, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Rockford: Tyler Crosby, Bachelor of Science
Rolling Meadows: Garrett Kilbride, Master of Architecture
Skokie: Aaron Johnson, Master of Landscape Architecture
St. Charles: Matthew Hans, Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management; Sarah Tomek, Master of Arts in Theatre
University Park: Kristina Smith, Bachelor of Science
Vernon Hills: Martin Wilson, Bachelor of Arts
Wheaton: Nicole Setar, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Wyanet: Tyler Rumbold, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
Indiana
Fishers: Joshua Smith, Master of Science in Kinesiology
Gary: Robin Morton, Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Hebron: Alan Duttlinger, Master of Science in Animal Science
Huntington: Janessa Updike, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Muncie: Kathryn Brown, Bachelor of Arts
Iowa
Bussey: Rhianna Wallace, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Cedar Falls: James Bauch, Master of Science in Adult, Occupational and Continuing Education
Creston: Candace Weeda, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Decorah: Cara Langston, Master of Arts in English
Fenton: Caitlin Pixler, Master of Science in Family Studies and Human Services
Northwood: Paige Pangburn, Bachelor of Science
Spirit Lake: Manndi Miller, Master of Fine Arts
St. Charles: Jacob Jenkins, Master of Landscape Architecture
West Des Moines: Aaron Bartholomay, Master of Agribusiness
West Liberty: Matthew Stauffer, Master of Engineering Management
