At the University of Missouri in Columbia, students explore their interests, discover their passions and receive the hands-on training they need to change the world. In May 2024, 5,025 Tigers received a total of 7,548 degrees and certificates, joining a network of more than 362,500 alumni across the globe. And, say university officials, recent Mizzou graduates are seeing success, as more than 95% find employment, continue their education or begin military or service roles within six months of graduation. more

Ozarks Healthcare officials announce the recipients of scholarships awarded to outstanding graduating high school seniors. This year, the health system provided community scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each and scholarships for the dependents of staff members in the amount of $500 each through the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation. more

Missouri State University officials in Springfield announce the following area students are among its spring 2024 graduates: more

HONOR ROLL more

Sarah Martin graduates from Ole Miss more

Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their vice chancellor’s and chancellor’s list honorees for the 2024 spring semester. more

Each year, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative offers four $750 scholarships to area high schools. The high schools are rotated every year throughout the service area. Seniors’ applications are sent to a third-party judge to be reviewed and graded to ensure that any bias is eliminated and the most qualified candidates are the recipients. more

The University of Missouri maintains a reputation for excellence and setting high standards for academics. And Tigers rise to the occasion. This spring, 10,491 undergraduate students earned a spot on the dean’s list, exemplifying determination, drive and success. more

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.      more

Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2024-25 academic year. more

AREA STUDENTS EARN SPOTS ON STATE TECH DEAN’S LIST more

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., recently announced students who have been named to the president's and provost's lists for the spring semester. more

A/B Honor Roll more

Several area residents have earned a spot on Drury University's dean's list for the spring semester. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury.  more

More than 200 Missouri Connections Academy seniors were recently awarded their high school diplomas as members of the statewide virtual program’s 2024 graduating class during its annual commencement ceremony at William Woods University in Fulton. more

Southern New Hampshire University officials in Manchester, N.H., congratulate four area students on being named to the school president’s list for the winter term, which runs from January to May. more

The Shelter Insurance Foundation and the Dave Thomas Shelter Insurance Agency awarded $1,500 scholarships each to Ruby Hinds, Paige Sheridan and Grant Mahan who are part of the 2024 West Plains High School graduating class.  more

HONOR ROLL more

A total of 250 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains during the 2024 commencement ceremony Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center. more