Nearly 300 students were candidates for graduate degrees during commencement exercises May 17, 2014, at Emporia State University. Students from this area and their degrees:
• Jonathan Andrew Goering of Kansas City, Kan., master of science degree in educational administration
• Erickia Rashondra Grant of Kansas City, Kan., master of science degree in master teacher
• Ryan S. Grinter of Kansas City, Kan., master of music degree with a concentration in vocal and instrumental music education
• Qiquan Lu of Kansas City, Kan., master of business administration degree with a concentration in accounting
• Scott G. Teufel of Kansas City, Kan., master of science degree in educational administration
• George A. Vega of Kansas City, Kan., master of science degree in early childhood education.
Helen Van Etten, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, spoke. Nearly 300 students were candidates for graduate degrees during the hooding ceremony.