OTTAWA, Kan. — On May 11, a total of 131 students from Ottawa University’s Kansas residential campus were presented with their degrees during the 154th commencement ceremony, which was held in the Fredrikson Chapel on the OU campus.

Twenty-two students earned graduate degrees while 109 students earned their undergraduate degrees. Several students also graduated with honors and/or distinction within their discipline. The degrees were conferred by Wynndee Lee ’89, board of trustees member. OU President Dr. Reggies Wenyika awarded the diplomas, and University Chancellor Kevin Eichner ’73 gave the charge to graduates.

Local and area students who received degrees include the following.

LINDSBORG

Jarod S. DeMott, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

SALINA

Paige Simpson, Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Business Economics, Cum Laude

At OU, students who graduate cum laude must achieve a 3.5 to 3.799 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Magna cum laude honors require a 3.8 to 3.899 GPA. For the highest honors, summa cum laude, students must achieve a 3.9 or higher GPA. To qualify for honors, students must complete 40 semester credit hours in residence at Ottawa University. Distinction in the comprehensive examination or project is earned by students at OU and judged by faculty.

Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry.