Nelson graduates Cum Laude from MSU-Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,454 degrees to 2,179 students at the end of the spring 2025 semester, including Sophie Nelson of Frazee, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.

Degrees awarded at the undergraduate level included 37 bachelor of arts degrees, one bachelor of applied science degree, 39 bachelor of business administration degrees, ten bachelor of fine arts degrees, 1,436 bachelor of science degrees, 18 bachelor of science in civil engineering degrees, 14 bachelor of science in integrated engineering degrees, six bachelor of science in computer engineering degrees, seven bachelor of science in electrical engineering degrees, 23 bachelor of science in mechanical engineering degrees, 24 bachelor of science in social work degrees, 17 associate of arts degrees and 153 undergraduate certificates.  

Undergraduate students receiving recognition included 378 students graduating summa cum laude (3.8 grade point average and higher), 286 students graduating magna cum laude (grade point averages of 3.6 to 3.79) and 293 students, including Nelson, graduating cum laude (grade point averages of 3.4 to 3.59). 

Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Commencement ceremonies were held Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, at 12 p.m. for the College of Education and at 3 p.m. for the College of Allied Health and Nursing. 

All ceremonies were held in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. 

Advanced degrees awarded by Minnesota State Mankato at the conclusion of the spring semester included three doctor of education degrees, 13 doctor of nursing practice degrees and two doctor of school psychology degrees. 

Graduate degrees awarded included 64 master of arts degrees, 19 master of accounting degrees, 11 master of arts in teaching degrees, 18 master of business administration degrees, 17 master of fine arts degrees, three master of music degrees, 323 master of science degrees, 21 master of social work degrees, two professional science master’s degrees, 34 specialist in educational leadership degrees and 139 graduate certificates.  

More information about the Minnesota State Mankato spring commencement is at https://mankato.mnsu.edu/commencement-services/commencement-information/.

Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,251 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.

Murray Named to SNHU President’s List

Gene Murray of Frazee (56544) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.