ROLLA, MISSOURI (February 4, 2019) — Nearly 800 candidates received degrees during Commencement ceremonies held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees.        Missouri S&T has traditionally recognized graduates earning a bachelor's degree with honors by placing the designation "summa cum laude," "magna cum laude" or "cum laude" on their diplomas. The highest honor, summa cum laude, is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale for all courses counting toward the degree. Magna cum laude is the designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, and cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.2-3.49.        Founded in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a research university of more than 8,600 students and part of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Located in Rolla, Missouri, Missouri S&T offers 99 degree programs in 40 areas of study and awards bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees in engineering, the sciences, business and information technology, the humanities, and the liberal arts.        For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938. HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIPCODE, NAME, DEGREE(S), MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)

Davenport, Iowa 52801, Stephen Price, master of science, geological engineering

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