MANHATTAN — More than 1,430 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2019. The graduates are from 89 Kansas counties, 42 states and 30 countries.

The university awarded 1,213 bachelor’s degrees, 244 master’s degrees, 54 doctorates and four associate degrees. Several students earned multiple degrees. 

More than 200 students earned graduation honors for outstanding academic performance. Of those, 55 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, 74 students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 76 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.

Area students include: Claflin: Michael Lamatsch, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness; Ellinwood: Kynlee Doll, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services; Kenneth Mulch, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Great Bend: Jayce Brack, Bachelor of Science in Education; Anna Frizell, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; William Walters, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lorraine: Ashley Calhoun, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Wilson: Michael McCarter, Master of Business Administration; Jetmore: David Nuss, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Ness City: Addison Beutler, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Joshua Snodgrass, Master of Science; Rozel: Darice Colglazier, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics; Sterling: Alicia Hernandez, Bachelor of Arts; Windom: Laramie Peters, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Russell: Wyatt Boomhower, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management; Larned: Tara Bunker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Magna Cum Laude; St. John: Preston Miller, Bachelor of Science; Stafford: Derek McClure, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness; Brooke McNickle, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.