The recognition highlights Culver-Stockton’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality graduate education for working professionals seeking to advance their careers while balancing personal and professional responsibilities.

“At Culver-Stockton, we are committed to delivering graduate programs that combine academic excellence, flexibility and affordability,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of 91ֱ��. “This recognition reflects the quality of our faculty, the strength of our curriculum, and our focus on helping students achieve their professional goals.”

Designed for today’s learners, Culver-Stockton’s online MBA program provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced business knowledge and leadership skills through a flexible format that can be completed from anywhere. The finance concentration equips students with specialized expertise in financial management, investment analysis, and strategic decision-making.

OMC’s rankings evaluate institutions based on factors including affordability, graduation and retention rates, accreditation, and student support services. Culver-Stockton’s inclusion on both lists underscores the college’s dedication to student success and its continued investment in innovative, career-focused graduate education. To learn more about 91ֱ��’s online graduate programs, visit /graduate-professional-studies/.

About Online Master’s Colleges

Online Master’s Colleges (OMC) is an online resource that helps prospective students evaluate graduate education opportunities. Its rankings are based on factors such as affordability, program quality, student outcomes and institutional support services.

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The first event in the project’s year-long series, Tom Sawyer at 150: Hannibal, Twain, and the American Myth of Place, commemorates the 150th anniversary of Twain’s beloved novel and invites participants to examine how literature influences the way communities see themselves and how others perceive them.

The launch coincides with free admission week (June 8 – 12) offered by the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum (Hannibal, Mo.) as part of its Tom Sawyer 150 Celebration. No registration is required to participate in the Midwest Literary Project activities. Visitors may complete a brief project survey at any point during the week by scanning a QR code available at the museum.

On Thursday, June 11, Dr. Alissa Burger, C-SC associate professor of English and Midwest Literary Project lead, will be on site at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum to speak with visitors about the Midwest Literary Project and conduct in-person surveys as part of the initiative’s community engagement efforts. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to learn more about the project and its upcoming events.

“Tom Sawyer remains one of the most recognizable literary figures associated with the American Midwest,” said Burger. “This conversation offers an opportunity to reflect not only on Twain’s work, but also on the ways stories shape our understanding of home, community and regional identity.”

As part of the Midwest Literary Project’s three-stage format, participants in each series installment may attend an in-person community conversation, as well as engage with online resources and continue exploring each topic through a companion podcast available on the project’s website.

The Midwest Literary Project is an initiative of 91ֱ��’s newly launched Center for Rural Opportunity and is funded by Missouri Humanities. Designed as a year-long series of six themed conversations rooted in the communities of northeast Missouri, the project uses literature and the humanities to examine how place influences identity, storytelling, and the American experience.

Additional topics in the series include Jane Smiley’s “A Thousand Acres,” Midwestern culinary traditions, Black literature and jazz in the Midwest, regional visual arts and folk traditions, and the enduring cultural significance of “The Wizard of Oz.”

More information about the Midwest Literary Project, including online content and podcast episodes, is available at .

91ֱ�� is sponsoring this program in partnership with the Missouri Humanities and with support from the Missouri Humanities Trust Fund. For more information about the grants program of the Missouri Humanities Council, call (314) 781-9660 or (800) 357-0909 or email clarice@mohumanities.org.

About the Center for Rural Opportunity at C-SC
91ֱ��’s Center for Rural Opportunity is a recently established initiative designed to expand the College’s reach as a leader in rural-focused scholarship and engagement. The Center brings together academic programs, applied research, and community-facing initiatives to generate insight, inform practice, and create models that extend beyond a single geography.

Students earning recognition were named to the President’s List, Provost’s List, or Honor Roll based on their academic performance during the semester. The honors reflect the dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by Culver-Stockton students in the classroom.

The students recognized below represent communities across the United States and around the world while pursuing degrees through Culver-Stockton’s experiential learning curriculum.

The criteria for each academic honor designation are listed below.

President’s List

Requirements of the C-SC President’s List are as follows:

• A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0.
• Received no grade lower than a C.

The following 166 students were named to the C-SC President’s List for Spring 2026:

Morgan Adams, Ottawa, Kan.

Emily Albert, Simi Valley, Calif.

Natalee Alberts, Keokuk, Ia.

Yadier Álvarez, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Ella Archer, Payson, Ill.

Brandon Arena, Farmington, Mo.

Jaysie Báez Aguilú, Catano, Puerto Rico

Aaron Barr, Oak Grove, Mo.

Danielle Beeler, Warsaw, Ill.

Aiden Benda, Fort Madison, Ia.

Bailey Berry, Roodhouse, Ill.

Macey Biggins, Thornton, Colo.

Kody Birmes, Hibbing, Minn.

Lauren Bloom, Springfield, Ill.

Norah Boggs, Sherman, Ill.

Maddie Bradshaw, Payson, Ill.

Sidney Brandon, Kahoka, Mo.

Ansley Bringer, Lewistown, Mo.

Alex Brown, Nauvoo, Ill.

Angelina Brown, Olympia, Wash.

Mya Buehrle, Saint Charles, Mo.

Madison Burse, Pleasant Hill, Ill.

Camryn Caldwell, Owensville, Mo.

Logan Candelaria, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Lexia Capes, Hope, Ind.

Hannah Capps, Pittsfield, Ill.

Malia Carmack, Glasgow, Mo.

Daeja Castillo, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Piper Chapman, Webb City, Mo.

Cabria Childers, Cottonwood, Calif.

Jared Christian, Plainville, Ill.

Samantha Clack, Jefferson City, Mo.

Lexi Clark, Pacific, Mo.

Abi Connor, Rockville, Mo.

Willow Corey, Ewing, Mo.

Rosco Cox, Lincoln, U.K.

Josh Crabtree, Quincy, Ill.

Karli Crandall, Palmyra, Mo.

Raymond Dattoli, St. Louis, Mo.

Katie DeCraene, Clarksville, Tenn.

Audra Dehner, Durham, Mo.

Crystal, DeOrnellas, Keokuk, Ia.

Hannah Dilbeck, Galesburg, Ill.

Madison Epperson, New London, Mo.

Sydney Farr, LaGrange, Mo.

Kaitlyn Ferguson, Iowa Park, Texas

Lauren Ferguson, Cedar Falls, Ia.

Ricardo Fischbach, Hamm, Germany

Mackenzie Flachs, Quincy, Ill.

Gonzo Garcia, Roswell, N.M.

Mikayla Gioia, Loudon, Tenn.

Lincoln Glazebrook, Elizabeth, Colo.

Malachi Gnade, Old Monroe, Mo.

Aiden Greiner, St. Louis, Mo.

Jacee Grinsteinner, Skiatook, Okla.

Sara Gruenewald, Silex, Mo.

Mitchell Hammond, Land O’Lakes, Fla.

Charlotte Hansert, Fulton, Mo.

Tabitha Haxel, Hannibal, Mo.

Addison Holm, Lake Saint Louis, Mo.

Wyatt Houseworth, Curryville, Mo.

Hannah Howell, Loraine, Ill.

Tristan Howell, Montrose, Ia.

Hunter Huddle, Arvada, Colo.

Allison Hughes, Payson, Ill.

Ava Jacobsen, Taylor, Mo.

Heather Jarvis, Canton, Mo.

Arjun Johal, Wolverhampton, U.K.

Jacy Johnmeyer, Winfield, Mo.

Ivy Johnson, Bowling Green, Mo.

Avery Jones, Memphis, Tenn.

Ava Kilburn, Macomb, Ill.

Jahking King, Inwood, N.Y.

Libby Kuntz, Mediapolis, Ia.

Jack Laney, Houston, Texas

Ellie Leigh, Sterling, Ill.

Teagan Letizia, Racine, Wis.

Mason Leu, Montgomery City, Mo.

Harrison Lewis, Broken Arrow, Okla.

Brookelyn Lindberg, Clearwater, Minn.

Jack Linenfelser, Quincy, Ill.

Leila Lopez, San Benito, Texas

Alex Lowry, Pleasant Hill, Ill.

Liam Maddox, Bedhampton Hampshire, U.K.

Rylan Mahone, Katy, Texas

Heather Martin, Canton, Mo.

Samantha Martin, Saint Charles, Mo.

Jared Marty, Cambridge, Wis.

Ian Mason, Burlington, Ia.

Peyton Mast, Clayton, Ill.

Tim Mathys, Würenlos, Switzerland

Wyatt McCulloch, Portageville, Mo.

Isaac McGeachie, Yateley, U.K.

Hayden McMichael, Oneonta, Ala.

Leighton Meeker, Danville, Ill.

Diego Melendez, Carthage, Ill.

Sophie Meyer, Barnhart, Mo.

Abagail Mooney, Silex, Mo.

Rachel Moore, Keokuk, Ia.

Cheyenne Moyer, Union, Mo.

Koya Nakamura, Hino-Shi Tokyo, Japan

Misora Nambara, Battlefield, Mo.

Luke Neely, Ozark Mo.

Rylee Nolan, Vail, Ariz.

Tori Nolan, Canutillo, Texas

Taylor O’Connor, Farmington, Mo.

Harrison Oden, Quincy, Ill.

Cade Packard, Fort Madison, Ia.

Jannik Palm, Inning Am Ammersee, Germany

Erin Peppler, Greenville, Ill.

Cole Petersen, Camp Point, Ill.

Kaleigh Poe, Heath, Texas

Victoria Pollard, O’Fallon, Mo.

Drew Posson, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Rachel Preston, Taylor Ridge, Ill.

Madi Pruitt, Bowling Green, Mo.

William Queen, Canton, Mo.

Elizabeth Reed, Washington, Mo.

Matthew Reese, Maryland Heights, Mo.

Jake Richards, Lawrence, Kan.

Halie Riegert, Imperial, Mo.

Quinn Robinette, St. Peters, Mo.

Destini Rogers, St. Louis, Mo.

Tennesyn Rohman, Bailey, Colo.

Stephane Roy, Caluire Et Cuire, France

Keatyn Royer, Thayer, Ill.

Natalie Schau, Montrose, Ia.

Emilia Schmitt, Geneseo, Ill.

Connor Schwindeler, Quincy, Ill.

Katelyn Shelton, Knox City, Mo.

Trenton Siemens, Cleveland, Mo.

Haylie Silva, Arnold, Mo.

Libby Skaggs, Jeffersonville, Ind.

Alyson Smith, Lakewood, Calif.

Emma Smith, St. Louis, Mo.

Kalon Snyder, Thornton, Colo.

Gabrielle Spies, St. Peters, Mo.

Za’Raeah Stallings, Canton, Mo.

Lacey Stamper, Inola, Okla.

Marissa Stevens, Kewanee, Ill.

Mason Stevenson, Niota, Ill.

Ryan Stevenson, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Keaton Strange, Edina, Mo.

Delaney Straus, Philadelphia, Mo.

Maddy Swim, Chico, Calif.

Nick Tjahjadi, Mahomet, Ill.

Payton Todd, Millstadt, Ill.

Maggie Tuxhorn, Rochester, Ill.

Avery Uhlmeyer, Canton, Mo.

Katelin Valentine, Ottumwa, Ia.

Tobias Vales, Miami Springs, Fla.

Hope Van Regenmorter, Marion, Ia.

Kirrah Vanzile, Quincy, Ill.

Rio Victor, Castries, St. Lucia

Ashley Walbring, Quincy, Ill.

Kaylee Warning, Palmyra, Mo.

Haley Webb, Benton, Mo.

Lola Weise, Faringdon, U.K.

Blake Whipple, Centralia, Mo.

Lizzy White, Arvada, Colo.

Kaitlyn Williams, Mishawaka, Ind.

Atiba Williams-Bey, Atlanta, Ga.

Wiktor, Wojtala, Poznan, Poland

Brennan Worley, Liberty Township, Ohio

Haylie Wortham, Nashville, Tenn.

Samantha Wright, Columbia, Mo.

Provost’s List

Requirements for the 91ֱ�� Provost’s List are as follows:

• A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a grade point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 3.99.
• Received no grade lower than C.

The following 167 students were named to the C-SC Provost’s List for Spring 2026:

Nick Acosta, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Rilee Allen, Davenport, Ia.

Damarai Allison, Hannibal, Mo.

Sam Augustine, Columbia, Ill.

Julia Babcock, Niles, Mich.

Kelly Baccay, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Jace Bales, Houstonia, Mo.

Georgie Bartlett, Perry, Ill.

Cameron Bedford, Jacksonville, Ark.

Elly Bentley, Bartonville, Ill.

Peyton Bice, Imperial, Mo.

Paige Bliven, Quincy, Ill.

Brandon Brown, Pacific, Mo.

Gabe Bryan, Abingdon, Ill.

Mackenzie Bryan, Springfield, Ill.

Kaitlyn Buckwalter, Palmyra, Mo.

Cierra Bush, Taylor Ridge, Ill.

Eireland Cady, Canton, Mo.

Jasmine Carter, Florissant, Mo.

Danika Castaneda, Round Rock, Texas

Logan Chase, Lardo, Fla.

Alexa Collao, Monroe, N.C.

Emma Daleen, O’Fallon, Mo.

Makenzie Davis, Quincy, Ill.

Riko Davis, Tauranga, New Zealand

MaCaylin Day, Brighton, Ill.

Cameron DelRey, Spring, Texas

Ben DelRey, Spring, Texas

Kaleb Dieterle, Quincy, Ill.

Cooper Durr, Fredericktown, Mo.

Shivneel Dutt, Elk Grove, Calif.

Xavier Eddington, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Jaylen Edwards, Merrillville, Ind.

Lucas Eigenman, Marthasville, Mo.

Robert Ellison, Canton, Mo.

Jake Evitts, Kenosha, Wis.

Jayden Ferdinand, Mansfield, Texas

Addie Force, Quincy, Ill.

Kelsey Forrest, Quincy, Ill.

Marcy Frank, Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Kyle Frazier, Canton, Mo.

Serena Fredman, Bevier, Mo.

Sicily Fredman, Bevier, Mo.

Kathryn Gard, Palmyra, Mo.

Marty Gensler, Elmwood, Ill.

Matthew Graham, Webster Groves, Mo.

Caleb Graves, Conway, Mo.

Kyla Grose, Troy, Mo.

Anthony, Gutierrez, Dallas, Texas

Connor Harris, Summerville, Ga.

Leilani Harworth Henderson, Nev.

Marqui Henry, Berlin, Md.

Phillip Heuser, Spring Grove, Ill.

Hannah Hill, Pleasant Hill, Ill.

Landon Hines, Mountain View, Mo.

Rashad Hinson, Orlando, Fla.

Rommarrus Hinson, Rosenberg, Texas

Brooklyn Hollander, St. Louis, Mo.

Kat Hunt, Peoria, Ill.

Zoe Irvin, Chillicothe, Ill.

Delanie Jackman, Palmyra, Mo.

Karson Jackson, Chicago, Ill.

Nick Jarrett, Brownsville, Tenn.

Scott Jarvis, Liberty, Mo.

Cameron, Jehling, Ballwin, Mo.

Jacob Jehling, Ballwin, Mo.

Mason Jerden, McGregor, Texas

Ava Johnson, Canton, Mo.

Chisa Johnson, Dartmouth, U.K.

Kennadi Johnson, Jacksonville, Ill.

Ashanti Jones, Sikeston, Mo.

Robert Jones, St. Louis, Mo.

Colby Keckler, Caldwell, Idaho

Carson Keisker, Arnold, Mo.

Eli Kiser, Macon, Mo.

Zoey Kiser, Macon, Mo.

Eric Lewczyk, Kansas City, Mo.

Piper Liska, Yuma, Ariz.

Katina Lyons, Hannibal, Mo.

Drew Mallett, LaGrange, Mo.

Savannah McWilliams-Corey, Ewing, Mo.

Elijah Meadows, Sipsey, Ala.

August Mehr, Hillerød, Denmark

Anna Miller, Concord, Ill.

Andrew Minnix, O’Fallon, Mo.

Julian Minter, Blue Springs, Mo.

Christiano Monteiro, Lillestrøm, Norway

T’Jae Montgomery, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Lorelei Moss, Dallas City, Ill.

Hannah Mueller, Quincy, Ill.

Brady Mullen, Creighton, Mo.

Faith Myers, Clarksville, Mo.

Nathan Myers, Flemington, N.J.

Mia Naughton, Saint Augustine, Fla.

Isaiah Naylor, Eunice, La.

Kelsey Newlon, Keokuk, Ia.

Lora Nickel, Green City, Mo.

Allysa O’Connor, Farmington, Mo.

Tashya Orange, Canton, Mo.

Kielyn Ott, Canton, Mo.

Will Owen, New London, Mo.

Haley Parker, House Springs, Mo.

Kadence Payne, Riverside, Calif.

Sabastion Pearson, LaBelle, Mo.

Ryley Pecina, Des Moines, Ia.

Micah Peterson, Madison Lake, Minn.

Brendan Phillips, Canton, Mo.

Sarah Picket-Miller, Rock Island, Ill.

Logan Pieper, Quincy, Ill.

Hayden Pugh, Independence, Mo.

Yetlieris Quiñones, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Riley Quistorff, Waikoloa, Hawaii

Emily Radkins, Quincy, Ill.

Emma Raines, Helena, Mo.

Audrey Randall, Canton, Mo.

Wyatt Randall, Kahoka, Mo.

Mason Reed, Atlanta, Mo.

Wren Richardson, Keokuk, Ia.

Griffin Roake, Sandwich, Ill.

Bella Roberts, Lake Saint Louis, Mo.

Julian Rodriguez, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

Josia Romero, Henderson, Colo.

Renee Roth, Parkville, Mo.

Owen Russell, McAlester, Okla.

Ramzi Salem, St. Louis, Mo.

Hailey Schmidt, Troy, Mo.

Sidnee Schwartz, Hamel, Ill.

Ava Scifres, Maywood, Mo.

Chynna Scott, Canton, Mo.

Irelynn Seay, Keokuk, Ia.

Musa Shoniwa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Runnia Sims, McDonough, Ga.

Addison Spicer, Keokuk, Ia.

Samantha Stone, Lodi, Calif.

Sophie Stuart, Kirksville, Mo.

Lucas Swetich, Chatham, Mich.

Liam Taylor, Webb City, Mo.

Brettine Thompson, University Place, Wash.

Mackenzie Tome, Rantoul, Ill.

Miquan Traylor, Texarkana, Texas

Aleki Ulu, San Jose, Calif.

Jayden Isabella Vai, Hollister, Calif.

Samantha Vetter, Huxley, Ia.

Bailey Vice, Palmyra, Mo.

Michael Vidal, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Brady Walker, Quincy, Ill.

Meghan Walker, Wyaconda, Mo.

Kirra Walter, Belleville, Ill.

Garrett Walther, Canton, Mo.

Morgan Ward, St. Charles, Mo.

Ethan Weber, Ballwin, Mo.

Sam Weinman St. Paul, Minn.

Lieve Welvering, Heemstede, Netherlands

Nathan Werries, Quincy, Ill.

Addison Wetzel, Loraine, Ill.

Deion White, Hannibal, Mo.

Elijah Wiggins, Las Vegas, N.V.

Reco Williams, Bessemer, Ala.

Isabella Williamson, Lutterworth, U.K.

Chayse Willis, Hailsham, U.K.

Sydnie Willis, Draper, Utah

Kade Woodruff, Quincy, Ill.

Andi Woods, New Market, Ia.

Rioth Wort, Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Ryan Yabi, Carol Stream, Ill.

Isabella Yeager, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Kaylee Yost, Maroa, Ill.

Honor Roll

Requirements for the 91ֱ�� (C-SC) Honor Roll are as follows:

• A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a grade point average (GPA) between 3.2 and 3.49.
• Received no grade lower than a C.

The following 103 students were named to the C-SC Honor Roll for Spring 2026:

Kelsey Agans, Quincy, Ill.

Alexander Albert, Winfield, Ia.

Adam Alemond, Birmingham, Ala.

Jakson Baber, Bloomington, Ill.

Jaylen Barker, Diberville, Miss.

Daniel Becker, Blumberg, Germany

Marlon Bender, Valley Center, Calif.

Quinten Blackburn, Pacific, Mo.

Wade Brannon, Vandalia, Ill.

Oscar Calhoun, Grayslake, Ill.

Konnor Campbell, Greenfield, Ill.

Patrick Campbell, Spring, Texas.

Kaden Carr, Wentzville, Mo.

Emma Clark, St. Louis, Mo.

Abby Coleman, Urbandale, Ia.

Daryl Cooper, Memphis, Tenn.

Dillan Cowan, Godfrey, Ill.

Karli Dant, Highland, Ill.

Jason Davenport, Saginaw, Mich.

Jason Davis, Palm Harbor, Fla.

Silas Flores, Tempe, Ariz.

Maddox Fraley, Caddo Mills, Texas

Bill Clarke Frederick, Roseau, Dominica

Kennedy Frye, Quincy, Ill.

Kaden Fugate, Columbia, Mo.

Caleb Gardner, St. Louis, Mo.

Brody Gates, Platte City, Mo.

Connor Gillcock, Auburn, Ill.

Audrey Glassman, Westminster, Colo.

Hailey Golian, Center, Mo.

Sydney Hannah, Coldstream, B.C., Canada

Jaylen Harris, Oak Forest, Ill.

Landen Harris, McDonough, Ga.

Evan Harsell, Hannibal, Mo.

Mark Heine, Fredericktown, Mo.

Paige Henson, Carrollton, Ill.

Isabel Herrera, O’Fallon, Mo.

Carlon Hill, Kansas City, Mo.

Emma Howard, Mantachie, Miss.

Collin Howe, Fate, Texas

Jesse Hubbard, Quincy, Ill.

McKenna Hull, Hannibal, Mo.

CJ Joyner, Live Oak, Fla.

Kinlie Judd, Helena, Okla.

Cooper Kiel, Bowling Green, Mo.

Ty Kiser, Macon, Mo.

Zach Kowalewicz, Frankfort, Ill.

Paige Kurfman, Quincy, Ill.

Grace Lauman, High Ridge, Mo.

Karly Leenerts, Quincy, Ill.

Jersey Lessenger, Fruitland, Ia.

Hayden Lovingier, Macon, Mo.

Triston Lunsford, Fredericktown, Mo.

Santiago Martinez, Doral, Fla.

Jason McCall, St. Louis, Mo.

Shane McDaniel, Wentzville, Mo.

Augie Melancon, Palmyra, Mo.

Teezy Merriel, Chalmette, La.

Fred Milllican, Baton Rouge, La.

Matt Miriani, Imperial, Mo.

Emily Mock, Quincy, Ill.

Rian Moore, Quincy, Ill.

Amanda Muse, Hannibal, Mo.

Taylor Peebles, Pittsfield, Ill.

Amir Plair, Crystal, Minn.

Kolbe Poos, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Josh Price, Elsberry, Mo.

Bobby Randall, Canton, Mo.

Jailan Reynaga, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Jetzabelle Rivera, Humacao, Puerto Rico

Morgan Rose, Bowling Green, Mo.

Dylan Rottinghaus, Olathe, Kan.

Giovani Sapien, Winnemucca, N.V.

Caden Saunders, O’Fallon, Ill.

Adi Schneller, Springfield, Ill.

Eli Stock, Arenzville, Ill.

Austin Strubbe, Beardstown, Ill.

Lucas Swainey, Keokuk, Ia.

Addyson Sweem, Braymer, Mo.

Nyles Tate, Shorewood, Ill.

Oliver Tate, Goole, North Yorkshire, U.K.

Marco Teck, Defuniak Springs, Fla.

Lael Temple, Centennial, Colo.

Owen Totten, Perry, Mo.

Adam Trosclair, Conroe, Texas

Sean Usery, Festus, Mo.

Catelyn Vessar, Maysville, Mo.

Gracie Von Thun, Shelbyville, Mo.

Drew Vonfeldt, Saint Charles, Mo.

Lauren Waller, Decatur, Ill.

Patrick Ward, Covina, Calif.

Ashton Weilandich, Keokuk, Ia.

Natalee Wells, Wright City, Mo.

Ruth West, Wichita, Kan.

Frentress Williams, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Jonathan Williston, Frisco, Texas

Kyron Wilson, Shreveport, La.

Josh Winston, St. Louis, Mo.

Oggy Winterhalter, Moscow Mills, Mo.

Cameryn Woodall, Clifton, Ariz.

Koda Wright, Des Moines, Ia.

Madison Wright, San Tan Valley, Ariz.

Mikayla Ziemianski, Creve Coeur, Mo.

Kirby brings a background in higher education leadership, student affairs, housing and residence life, fraternity and sorority life, and organizational development. Most recently, he served as chief experience officer and acting chief executive officer for Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, where he oversaw organizational growth, education, alumni engagement, conduct and risk prevention, and student-leadership initiatives.

“Ricky’s passion for students, his strategic mindset, and his deep understanding of student development make him an outstanding addition to the Culver-Stockton community,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, C-SC President. “His leadership experience and commitment to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom align strongly with our mission and our focus on creating a transformational student experience.”

Kirby said he was drawn to Culver-Stockton because of its student-centered mission and the opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ lives.

“The opportunity to be back on a campus, particularly a smaller institution where I feel like I can truly make a difference in the lives of students, was incredibly appealing,” Kirby said. “I was particularly drawn to the combination of student success and student life departments sitting under one division. Those areas together provide a strong backdrop to support student retention and experience.”

He also pointed to the College’s strategic direction and campus culture as key factors in his decision.

“I was drawn to President Schellenberger’s bold vision and the strategic plan for C-SC, which intensely focuses on the student experience and success,” Kirby said.

Kirby earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a Master of Public Administration from University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from University of Memphis.

Throughout his career, Kirby has worked in student engagement, housing and residence life, leadership development, and student support roles at multiple institutions, including Christian Brothers University, Southwestern University, and the University of Georgia.

As he begins the role, Kirby said one of his first priorities will be listening and learning from the campus community.

“My primary focus is to understand what makes C-SC special and important and to identify how I can support the impact of its programs, initiatives, offices, and experiences,” Kirby said. “I want to ensure all our students feel like a critical part of the C-SC community and have the tools, resources, and skills to reach graduation.”

Learn more about student life at C-SC at /campus-life/student-life/.

CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ��’s annual Fallen Officer Project once again exceeded expectations this spring, raising just under $2,000, surpassing its $1,500 goal, to support families of fallen first responders and community outreach efforts.

Organized through the College’s Criminal Justice program, the project culminates in a student-led pickleball tournament that brings together campus and community members in remembrance and support. This year’s event, held April 19 at Culver-Stockton, drew 24 participants across 12 teams, with additional support from members of Kappa Alpha Psi, who volunteered as referees throughout the tournament.

Funds raised will benefit the Supporting Heroes Foundation and the Michigan Urban Youth Alliance, organizations that assist families of fallen first responders and foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.

“This year’s tournament went really well. We had a great turnout from students,” said Seth McBride, Director of the 91ֱ�� Center for Public Safety and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department. “We surpassed our goal again this year, and those funds will directly support families who have made the ultimate sacrifice, while also helping build connections between law enforcement and inner-city youth.”

While the fundraiser serves as a compelling hook, the heart of the project lies in its experiential-learning model, connecting students directly with the families and stories behind the fallen.

Students in McBride’s “In the Line of Duty” course are paired with a fallen first responder, conducting research and, in many cases, building personal relationships with surviving family members. The experience provides a deeper understanding of the human impact behind public service.

“These men, women, and K9s are more than first responders; they are individuals with families, friends, and lives beyond the badge,” McBride said. “The least we can do is ensure they are remembered and that their families know their loved ones mattered.”

For junior Zach Kowalewicz (Chicago, Ill.), a criminal justice major, the experience was transformative. “Taking part in the Fallen Officer Project is a challenging but rewarding experience that I’m very grateful for,” Kowalewicz said. “It shaped how I think about my future career and gave me a deeper perspective on the sacrifices first responders make.”

Kowalewicz was paired with the family of fallen firefighter Chevy Gall, Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District (Beaufort, Mo.), and developed a meaningful connection through the process.

“Meeting Chevy’s family made everything feel real,” he said. “It drove me to honor their loved one as best as I possibly could.”

He noted that what began as a nerve-wracking experience quickly turned into a lasting relationship. “At first I was nervous because I didn’t know what to expect,” Kowalewicz said. “But after meeting them, it brought a great sense of relief. The connection we built will last.”

The project also reinforces Culver-Stockton’s commitment to experiential learning, giving students opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts. Through interviews, research, and personal outreach, students gain insight into the realities of public safety careers while developing empathy, communication skills, and a deeper sense of purpose.

“The tournament is just one piece of it,” McBride said. “What matters most is that students step outside their comfort zones, connect with families, and help ensure these heroes are never forgotten.”

As the program continues to evolve, it has expanded to honor all first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and K9 units, reflecting the broad scope of service and sacrifice within public safety.

For Kowalewicz, the impact is lasting. “This experience has motivated me even more to pursue a career in law enforcement,” he said. “It changed how I see the profession — and who I want to become.”

For more information about the Fallen Officer Project and/or C-SC’s criminal justice program, contact McBride at smcbride@culver.edu.

Photo, top right: Zach Kowalewicz (right) poses with a banner that identifies the first responders being honored in the 2026 Fallen Officer Project. Kowalewicz connected with the family of Chevy Gall, a firefighter who passed away in April 2025.

Photo, middle left: Students in prayer at the 2026 Fallen Officer Project’s pickleball tournament, held April 19 at C-SC.

Photo, bottom right: Seth McBride (right, pictured with his arm in the air), Director of the 91ֱ�� Center for Public Safety and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department, talking with students at the 2026 Fallen Officer Project’s pickleball tournament. 

CANTON, Mo. – 91ֱ�� has announced Abagail Mooney (Silex, Mo., pictured on the right) and Jacob Richards (Wellsville, Kan., pictured below) as the Junior Marshals for the 2026 Commencement ceremony, set for Saturday, May 16. This honor is awarded to outstanding members of the junior class who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and service to the campus community.

Mooney, an elementary education major, has distinguished herself through her academic achievements and campus involvement. She serves as a resident assistant, student tour guide, and is actively involved in Culver-Stockton Teachers Organization (CSTO) within the education department, while also competing as a member of both the women’s basketball and track and field teams.

“I chose Culver-Stockton because I loved the feeling I got when I arrived on campus and how everyone made me feel welcome when I visited,” Mooney said. “This opportunity means a lot to me because I am honored to be chosen by the College and gain knowledge through this experience.”

Following graduation, Mooney plans to return to Lincoln County (Missouri) to pursue a career as an elementary teacher, with aspirations to also coach and remain close to her family.

Richards, a computer and data science and sport management double major, has also made a significant impact through his involvement across campus. A member of the football team, Richards is an NAIA Scholar-Athlete and contributes as a commentator for the Wildcat Network. He also leads the intramural sports program and works in the Lab.

“I chose Culver-Stockton because it allowed me to continue playing football while getting a quality education and being able to make an impact on campus,” Richards said. “Being a Junior Marshal means a lot to me. For my peers/mentors to select me as a representative for the Junior class means they saw me as a complete individual on and off the field, which means the world to me.”

91ֱ��’s 2026 Commencement is set to start at 9:30 a.m. May 16 in the Charles Field House on C-SC’s Canton campus.

For more information about the 2026 C-SC Commencement ceremony, visit /academics/registrar/commencement/.

The Midwest Literary Project, developed by Dr. Alissa Burger, associate professor of  English at C-SC, will explore and elevate the stories, voices, and cultural identity of the Midwest. Serving as project lead, Burger will guide a series of humanities-centered programs that engage students, faculty, and community members in examining how literature reflects and shapes the experience of place. Through public discussions, curated content, and community engagement, the project will highlight the depth and complexity of Midwestern narratives while creating space for meaningful dialogue.

“I am excited to work on this project and bring attention to the excellent literary and cultural work being done in our region and to celebrate what makes the Midwest such a special place,” Burger said.

“This work reflects the kind of meaningful, place-based engagement that defines 91ֱ��,” said C-SC President Lauren Schellenberger. “By engaging in projects like this, we are strengthening our connection to the region while contributing to a broader understanding of rural culture and identity.”

The project will be part of 91ֱ��’s Center for Rural Opportunity, a recently established initiative designed to expand the College’s reach and position it as a leader in rural-focused scholarship and engagement. The Center brings together academic programs, applied research, and community-facing initiatives to generate insight, inform practice, and create models that extend beyond a single geography.

Programming for the Midwest Literary Project will begin later this year, with opportunities for public participation to be announced.

For more information about the project or upcoming events, please contact Burger at aburger@culver.edu.

For more information about the grants program of the Missouri Humanities Council, call (314) 781-9660 or (800) 357-0909 or email clarice@mohumanities.org.

Competing in Division 3, C-SC students representing the “Wildcat Wire,” Culver-Stockton’s student-produced online newspaper, were recognized across a range of categories, including writing, photography, design, video, and digital media.

Audrey Randall (Canton, Mo.) received second place in Feature Writing for “Culver Student Turns Podcast into Profession.”

Diego Melendez (Carthage, Ill.) earned third place in Sports Photography for “Game Day on the Hill — Streaming Pregame Show Shines,” along with an honorable mention in Sports Photography for “Kyle Dixon celebrating and scoring a touchdown against William Penn.”

Desiree Hensiek (Troy, Ill.) placed third in the Information Graphic category for “Culver-Stockton’s Financial Responsibility Score Improves.”

Halle Jennex (North Vancouver, British Columbia) was recognized in multiple categories, earning first place in Sports Page for “Wildcat Wire Sports,” first place in Video for “Podcats Season 7, Episode 5, Caitlin Erickson,” and third place in the Website category.

Henry Appiah (Rotherham, England) received two honorable mentions in Editorial Writing for “From Swim Meet to Spring Break: The Billion Dollar Revolution of a College Tradition” and “International Players Often Adjust Faster to College Soccer in U.S.”

The Missouri College Media Convention brings together student journalists from colleges and universities across the state to compete, learn, and showcase their work.

The “Wildcat Wire” provides Culver-Stockton students with hands-on experience in journalism, multimedia storytelling, and digital media. Visit the Wildcat Wire at .

CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� inducted Wes Lukoshus ‘74 and Kristen Harmon ‘92 into the 91ֱ�� Dept. of Education Hall of Excellence during a ceremony on April 14 on the C-SC campus.

Lukoshus enjoyed a distinguished 43-year career in journalism, public relations, and higher education administration, including 32 years with the Purdue University system. He retired as assistant vice chancellor of marketing and communication at Purdue University Northwest, where he played a key role in institutional growth and strategic communications.

Harmon is a deaf professor of English at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. A respected scholar, writer, and educator, she has published peer-reviewed scholarly articles, book chapters, anthologies, short stories, and narrative non-fiction. She teaches a wide range of courses in media, writing, literature, and composition and rhetoric. 

“We are pleased to recognize Wes and Kristen this year. They exemplify the transformative power of education and the enduring impact of 91ֱ��,” said Dr. Cindy Whiston, associate professor of education and associate division chair of the Business, Education, Art, and Media Division. “Their achievements, leadership, and dedication to their fields serve as an inspiration to our students and reflect the excellence we strive to cultivate at C-SC.”

The Education Hall of Excellence recognizes Culver-Stockton alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to the field of education.

For more information about Culver-Stockton’s education major, visit /majors/education/.