WICHITA — Nearly 1,850 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2017.
Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.
WSU enrolls about 14,500 students and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.
The following northwest Kansas students earned degrees:
Colby
Emilea J Finley, Bachelor of Science, Field Major Chem/Biochemistry, Cum Laude
Goodland
Jarod A Lake, B.S. in Mechanical Engr, Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude
Tanya R Weiss, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education Emphasis PK-12
Hays
Tarryn K Andrews, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
Amber S Price, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Teaching
Sara R Schoenthaler, Bachelor of Arts, Engl Language and Literature, Magna Cum Laude
Sarah E Wiesner, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude
Kensington
Taylor P Kuhlmann, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
Logan
Troy Babcock, Bachelor of Arts in Education, PreK-12 Physical Education, Cum Laude
Norton
Brae M Bigge, Bachelor of Science, Field Major Chem/Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude
Laura J Keen, Master of Education, Counseling
Spencer A Shirk, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
Oakley
Hayley A Ribordy, Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts BA
Russell
Kelly A Bachar, BS in Nursing, Nursing-RN-to-BSN
Natasha L Homeier, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Performing Arts BFA
Saint Francis
Erick Estrada-Olave, Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences
Sharon Springs
Hallie M Kuhlman, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Summa Cum Laude
Arely Navarrete, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Cum Laude
WaKeeney
Jacob G Weber, B.A. in Athletic Training, Athletic Training