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Northwest Missouri State Graduates Encouraged to Embrace Challenges

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM

Northwest Missouri State University held four commencement ceremonies on May 2nd and 3rd, honoring 1,505 spring graduates and their achievements. University President Dr. Lance Tatum encouraged the graduates to persevere through life’s challenges and to actively engage in their professions and communities. The graduating class included students from 42 states and 17 countries, with elementary…

Northwest Missouri State University held four commencement ceremonies on May 2nd and 3rd, honoring 1,505 spring graduates and their achievements. University President Dr. Lance Tatum encouraged the graduates to persevere through life’s challenges and to actively engage in their professions and communities. The graduating class included students from 42 states and 17 countries, with elementary education and business management being the most common bachelor’s degrees awarded.

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