K-State Olathe

Twenty-four students at Olathe campus earning graduate degrees

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Working professionals in Kansas City KC can earn a master's, doctorate, professional degree at K-State Olathe to advance their career.

Twenty-four students are advancing their career goals by earning master's and professional degrees from Kansas State University.

OLATHE — A record 24 students earning their master's and professional degrees through Kansas State University's Olathe campus are being recognized at the university's Graduate School commencement ceremony on May 17.

It is the largest graduating class from the Olathe campus and includes graduates from the fall 2018, spring 2019 and summer 2019 academic semesters.

"We are very proud of our graduates and are thrilled to celebrate their successes," said Jackie Spears, associate dean for academic affairs. "In addition to juggling coursework and projects for classes, most of our graduating students have full-time careers and families, which makes this accomplishment really impressive."

A celebration is being held for graduates and their families at the Olathe campus prior to the commencement ceremony.

Graduates and their programs are as follows:

• Mori Atobatele, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

• Lindsay Bruns, Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership

• Grace Deubler, Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics and Sensory Science

• Shelley Fritz, Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership

• Steven Franklin, Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership

• Sylvia Garcia, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Wally Hanpton, Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology

• Erika Henritz, Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership

• Brody Hillstock, Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership

• Tara Ingle, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Caroline Kain, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Amber Logan, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

• Tina Meier, Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology

• Emily Overmyer, Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology

• Michael Paton, Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology

• Silva Samo, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

• Kate Sanders, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

• Katrine Sharp, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Andrew Stout, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Andy Stout, Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology

• Katelynn Stull, Master of Science in Food Science

• Carey Walker, Master of Science in School Counseling

• Brittany Wilhite, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

• Stacey Zook, Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science

Visit olathe.k-state.edu/academics to learn more about the master's, doctoral and professional degree programs, graduate certificates and the bachelor's degree completion program in hospitality management offered at the Olathe campus.