Spring 2024 Commencement

On May 10, Missouri State celebrated more than 3,000 #BearGrads at spring commencement at Great Southern Bank Arena.

9 a.m.

  • McQueary College of Health and Human Services
  • College of Natural and Applied Sciences

1 p.m.

  • Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
  • College of Education

5 p.m.

  • Darr College of Agriculture
  • College of Business
  • Interdisciplinary Academic Programs

Brian Mahaffey

Dr. Brian Mahaffey, Coordinator of Major League Medical Services for the St. Louis Cardinals, will be the featured speaker at the 9 a.m. ceremony.
image of Brian Mahaffey

Margie Vandeven

Our 1pm speaker will be Dr. Margie Vandeven, Missouri Commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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David Trottier

David Trottier, former owner of Smitty's Supermarkets, will be conferred an honorary baccalaureate degree at the 5 p.m. ceremony.
Image of David Trottier
Download the Commencement Program (.pdf)