TOPKEA — Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its fall 2025 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees - 678 total from Washburn University, Washburn University School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology.
“I look forward to celebrating our students and their incredible accomplishments at the end of each semester,” said Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, president, Washburn University. “We are proud of their hard work and dedication in earning a certificate or degree and cannot wait to see the amazing things they achieve in their communities as they transition from Washburn students to alumni.”
Local graduates include: Jack Hendrickson, Clysta Rhoades and Abigail Stephenson of Chanute, Andrew O’Doherty of Pittsburg, and Samantha Staton of Fredonia.
Washburn University has announced its fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99. More than 1,050 students qualified for the Dean’s List. Congratulations to all these students, Washburn University is proud of their hard work and commitment to their education.
Local honorees include: Kynleigh Chard and Chloe Wolfe of Chanute; Martha Chona Bernal of Independence; Daniel Gonsalves of Saint Paul; Mattie Haynes, T.J. Wesley, and Andrew O’Doherty of Pittsburg; Elizabeth Kitterman of Erie; Olivia Pond of Neodesha; and Samantha Staton of Fredonia.
University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY Ark. — Jayce Quirin of Parsons was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2025.
More than 1,200 students were named as Presidential Scholars. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.
Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale. More than 5,400 students were named to the fall 2025 dean’s list. These local students made the list: Sydney Frankenbery of Pittsburg; Sarah Wood of Frontenac; and Addie Mund of Coffeyville.
Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Local honorees include: Angel Merrick of Neodesha and Tyler Cagle of Chanute.
