Harding University
SEARCY -- More than 400 students received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for Fall 2022 during a commencement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2022.
• Shaye Brouse of Pea Ridge received a Master of Arts in Teaching special education.
• Brittney Barthel of Pea Ridge received a Educational Specialist Degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Graduates included students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and University College.
University President Mike Williams recognized the candidates as they were recommended by the faculty for graduation.
Harding University is a private Christian university located in Searcy, Ark. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. Harding's student body is made up of students representing 49 states and 55 nations and territories. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, graduate and professional degrees at the master's, specialist and doctoral level as well as numerous international study offerings including locations in Australia, Latin America, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information, visit harding.edu.
Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list.
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).
• Tara Doepke of Pea Ridge (72751) made the list.
Doepke was among more than 5,000 students named to the fall 2022 dean's list.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
For more information about MSU, visit www.missouristate.edu.