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Black River Technical College recently released the spring 2020 graduates. Below are local graduates and the degree(s) they earned:

Joplin, Mo. – The Deans List for the Spring 2020 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been released.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – A total of 255 students will receive degrees from Missouri State University-West Plains for the 2020 academic year.

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Ten Southeast Missouri State University students have been honored with Power of Women Scholarships, including one Dexter student.

Faculty nominate students for the Mr. and Miss titles for the student body to vote on. They base nomination on service to the community,  academic standing, leadership skills and characteristics that make them respected by the school community.

Christina Wiggs of Poplar Bluff has been named on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Columbia College. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5. Wiggs takes online courses...

The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (PBTCC) announced that the following students have met or exceeded the requirements to graduate with honors (with a portfolio) for the 2019-20 school year.  Students who maintain at least a B overall grade average, have a 95% or better attendance, master 80% of the course competencies, achieve a passing score on the end of program Technical Skills Assessment and or Industry Recognized Credential and maintain active membership in SkillsUSA while in the program are eligible to graduate with honors and a portfolio. ...

Qulin Middle School recently released the honor and merit rolls for third quarter.

Poplar Bluff Middle School recently released the names of those on the A and B honor rolls for the third quarter.

Poplar Bluff High School recognized the top 30 seniors after the first semester. They were recognized as part of a banquet on March 12.

POCAHONTAS, AR  Mar. 24 — The Leave a Legacy Scholarship was founded by the May 2015 practical nursing class. The class had the goal to leave a legacy for future nursing students in order to help them pay for NCLEX-PN exam fees and for the Arkansas State Board of Nursing licensure. Each graduating class has continued the legacy through fundraising activities.

CANTON, Mo. ­— Congratulations to Grace CV on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College’s incoming class for the fall 2020 semester.

More than 100 children’s books were given away to students participating in the fourth annual Book Bingo hosted during Read Across America week on Thursday, March 5, at O’Neal Elementary School.

ST LOUIS — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester at Washington University in St. Louis:

As the end of the school year approaches and Gov. Mike Parson acknowledges that students will not return due to COVID-19, the Neelyville R-IX school district is looking at an alternative graduation.

East Carter R-II recently released the third quarter honor roll for middle school students.

Greenville High School recently named February Students of the Month.

Poplar Bluff Junior High and Technical Career Center students were recently awarded for placing in a T-shirt design contest initiated to promote the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

With all school districts in the state closed until at least April 6 due to COVID-19, the following have a meal program available to help feed students Monday through Friday.

SPRINGFIELD, MO -- Missouri State University conferred more than 1,500 degrees to students in fall 2019. Past the standard expectations, the university recognized 22 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College...