SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Steve Wylie of Clearlake Park graduated with a Master of Arts in Communication from Missouri State University during the May 18, 2018 commencement exercises at JQH Arena.

Wylie was among 2,631 students who received degrees.

A total of 2,005 bachelor's degrees, 531 master's degrees, 91 doctorate degrees and four specialist degrees were conferred.

Beyond the standard expectations, the university recognized 112 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State's Honors College.

Scholastic honors were also given to:

– 140 students who graduated summa cum laude (with grade point averages of 3.9-4.0 on a 4.0 scale);
– 175 students who graduated magna cum laude (with GPAs of 3.75-3.89);
– 156 students who graduated cum laude (with GPAs of 3.5-3.74).

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while guided by three overarching and enduring commitments to student learning, inclusive excellence and institutional impact.

The university's identity is distinguished by its statewide mission in public affairs, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.