Minnesota State University, Mankato is graduating 1,482 students during summer/fall commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Taylor Center on the Minnesota State Mankato campus.

Graduates from Savage include: Chase D. Jurgensen, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, Marlowe M. Paschke graduated Magna ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Brent A. Pearson earned a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional studies, Vladimir V. Revniaga earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Ryan M. Weinzierl, graduated ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance and management,  and Eric A. Welin earned a bachelor’s degree in management.

Prior Lake students include: Katherine L. Amundson earned an associates degree in liberal studies, Robert R. Andree graduated Magna ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Adam F. Bauchle earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Spencer W. Hardy graduated Magna ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Brett A. Hayes graduated Magna ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, Tyler L. Caspers earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Brian K. Gerdes earned a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology, Brooks A. Kashani graduated Summa ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in physical education (non-teaching), Mitch W. Kasten, earned a bachelor’s degree in management, Anthony L. Kunkel earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology,  Lisa A. Schmitz graduated Summa ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Kimberly A. Scranton earned a master’s degree in communication disorders, Lisa M. Wyckoff earned a master’s degree in special education: learning disabilities.

Students from Burnsville include: Ashley L. Angerhofer earned two bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Women's Studies, Nicholas J. Annoni earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Justin W. Barber earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, Lindsey D. Buege earned a bachelor’s degree in community health, Jeff F. Culhane earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education (non-teaching), Michael B. Elhard earned a master’s degree in urban planning, Jesse A. Giersdorf earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, David J. Graden earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Christopher J. Henney earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology, Timothy J. Kirk earned a bachelor’s degree in French, Cortney L. Kuhlmann earned a master’s degree in special education: emotional behavior disorders, Jason M. Matthews earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, Zeeshan Muhammad earned a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences, Melissa M. Pates graduated Magna ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in special education, James C. Rice earned a bachelor’s degree in English, Cory J. Ross earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, Pal G. Ruei earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Emily A. Sawyer graduated Magna ****** Laude with two bachelor’s degrees in physical education (non-teaching) and Spanish, Anne K. Simon graduated ****** Laude with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Jennifer L. Sodomka earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Alex J. Tushie-Lessard earned a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences, Laurel A. Walosin earned a bachelor’s degree in biology: zoology.  

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