ROLLA, Mo. (July 29, 2019) - Nearly 700 candidates received degrees during Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
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Glen Carbon, Illinois
Austin Parker Foutch, bachelor of science, aerospace engineering, summa cum laude
Matthew Rohen Jones, bachelor of science, computer engineering
Godfrey, Illinois
Jared Douglas Farniok, master of science, mechanical engineering
Missouri S&T has traditionally recognized graduates earning a bachelor's degree with honors by placing the designation "summa cum laude," "magna cum laude" or "cum laude" on their diplomas. The highest honor, summa cum laude, is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale for all courses counting toward the degree. Magna cum laude is the designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, and cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.2-3.49.
Founded in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a research university of more than 8,600 students and part of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Located in Rolla, Missouri, Missouri S&T offers 99 degree programs in 40 areas of study and awards bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees in engineering, the sciences, business and information technology, the humanities, and the liberal arts.
For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938.
