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DSU Fall 2022 graduates

February 21, 2023

Dakota State University in Madison, S.D., celebrates Fall 2022 graduates. The 171 graduates earned a total of 195 degrees, 13 associate degrees, 104 baccalaureate degrees, 54 master’s degrees, and 2 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 21 undergraduate certificates and 1 graduate certificate were earned.

 

Honors distinctions include: Summa Cum Laude (3.9 Grade Point Average or higher); Magna Cum Laude (3.7 to 3.9 GPA); and Cum Laude (3.5 to 3.7 GPA). For associate degree graduates, the distinctions are With Highest Honors (3.9 GPA or above); With High Honor (3.7 to 3.9 GPA); and With Honor (3.5 to 3.7 GPA).

 

Candidates for graduation who chose to share their information include:

 

 

Name

City

Degree

Honors

CALIFORNIA

Katherine Leach

Ridgecrest

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems – Project Management

 

Roya Shams

Nevada City

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

 

COLORADO

Gaelin Shupe

Boulder

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Cum Laude

MINNESOTA

Matthew Lenarz

Benson

Bachelor of Science in Math Information Systems and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Cum Laude

Levi Kittleson

Saint Charles

Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration

 Cum Laude

Brandon Parrott

Rochester

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Cum Laude

NEBRASKA

Jessica Henrich

Wisner

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

 

Evan Slominski

Blair

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Magna Cum Laude

SOUTH DAKOTA

Alexis Kulm

Sioux Falls

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Hayley Crawford

Tea

Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration

With honor

Nicholas Handberg

Hartford

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

 Magna Cum Laude

Carson Koball

Sioux Falls

Master of Science in Computer Science

George Forster

Howard

Associate of Science in Business Management

With Highest Honor

Bridget Thill

Mitchell

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Summa Cum Laude

McKenna Kranz

Salem

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy

Edward McGregor

Mitchell

Bachelor of Science in Math Information Systems and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Magna Cum Laude

Kade Brost

Draper

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Summa Cum Laude

Kellan Benck

Clear Lake

Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Tayler Corey

Watertown

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Summa Cum Laude

Annabelle Klosterman

Brandon

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

Summa Cum Laude

TEXAS

Haytham Mohamed

Austin

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

WISCONSIN

Noah Going

Cedarburg

Master of Science in Cyber Defense

INTERNATIONAL

Venkat Ganga

Andhra Pradesh, Guntur City

Master of Science in Information Systems Data Management

 

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