NewsDecember 15, 2018

657 students earned their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's Fall Commencement at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

Courtney Brooks waves to family after earning her degree in nursing at the closing of Southeast Missouri State University's Fall Commencement ceremonies at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Courtney Brooks waves to family after earning her degree in nursing at the closing of Southeast Missouri State University's Fall Commencement ceremonies at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Zora Mulligan, Missouri commissioner of higher education, delivers the morning commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Zora Mulligan, Missouri commissioner of higher education, delivers the morning commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Jeff Hansen, left, watches over brothers Tyton and Aroan Hale as Tayven Hale, right, climbs a window after the three boys watched their mother, Sicili, receive her master's degree in secondary education during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Their father, Ben, would also receive his master's in professional writing hours later during the afternoon ceremony.
Jeff Hansen, left, watches over brothers Tyton and Aroan Hale as Tayven Hale, right, climbs a window after the three boys watched their mother, Sicili, receive her master's degree in secondary education during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Their father, Ben, would also receive his master's in professional writing hours later during the afternoon ceremony.
Harmony Harris, 11, and Corey Vallinger, 10, wave signs in the shape of their cousin, Bryana McDowell, during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. 
"I love her and I want to support everything she does," Harris said.
Harmony Harris, 11, and Corey Vallinger, 10, wave signs in the shape of their cousin, Bryana McDowell, during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. "I love her and I want to support everything she does," Harris said.
Bryana McDowell, center with cap, pose for a photo with her family following Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Bryana McDowell, center with cap, pose for a photo with her family following Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Utana Honnami, left, and Yukiho Arikai pose for a photo following Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Utana Honnami, left, and Yukiho Arikai pose for a photo following Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Haha Albuainain poses for a photo after earning her master's degree in higher education administration during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Haha Albuainain poses for a photo after earning her master's degree in higher education administration during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Jay Knudtson reacts to having received his diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Jay Knudtson reacts to having received his diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Jay Knudtson delivers the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Knudtson, a former Cape Girardeau Mayor and member of the Southeast board of regents, earned his undergraduate diploma during the ceremony. He said the decision to go back and complete the degree he began at a different university decades ago has proved to be a transformative experience.
Jay Knudtson delivers the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Knudtson, a former Cape Girardeau Mayor and member of the Southeast board of regents, earned his undergraduate diploma during the ceremony. He said the decision to go back and complete the degree he began at a different university decades ago has proved to be a transformative experience.
Decorated caps are seen during the commencement address at Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Decorated caps are seen during the commencement address at Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
A graduation candidate, being recognized for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, smiles at classmates during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
A graduation candidate, being recognized for maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, smiles at classmates during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
A student's decorated cap is seen before Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
A student's decorated cap is seen before Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Krissa Gearing returns to her seat after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Krissa Gearing returns to her seat after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Krissa Gearing's brothers cheer as she receives her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Krissa Gearing's brothers cheer as she receives her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Graduation candidates wait for the ceremony to start before Southeast Missouri State University's commencement at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Graduation candidates wait for the ceremony to start before Southeast Missouri State University's commencement at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Marissa New waits for Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony to begin with her medical alert response dog, Creed, an Anatolian shepherd, at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Marissa New waits for Southeast Missouri State University's graduation ceremony to begin with her medical alert response dog, Creed, an Anatolian shepherd, at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
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657 students earned their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's Fall Commencement at the Show Me Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

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