Tag: spring commencement

Missouri S&T honors Patrick Wagner for professional distinction

Posted by on May 29, 2026

Missouri S&T presented the Award of Professional Distinction to S&T alumnus Patrick J. Wagner of Cypress, Texas, during a commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 16. The award recognizes outstanding S&T graduates for professional achievement.

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Gibbs talks of shared experience with S&T grads

Posted by on May 29, 2026

Jon M. Gibbs, senior president of ExxonMobil Global Operations, talked about shared experiences and told graduates about five themes he drew from his time at S&T and his career during Missouri S&T’s commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 16.

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Brewer shares the important role of failure in success with S&T grads

Posted by on May 29, 2026

Dr. Terry Brewer, founder and executive chair of Brewer Science Inc., discussed the various paths graduates will take during their careers and emphasized the importance of failure on the path to success as part of Missouri S&T’s commencement ceremony for master’s degree and Ph.D. graduates.

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Skywater CEO and alumnus receives honorary degree from S&T

Posted by on May 16, 2024

Thomas John Sonderman of Apple Valley, Minnesota, the CEO and director of SkyWater and a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate, was awarded the doctor of engineering, honoris causa, during a Missouri S&T spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. 

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ASCE president and alumna receives honorary degree from S&T

Posted by on May 16, 2024

Marsia Geldert-Murphey of Glen Carbon, Illinois, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate, was awarded the doctor of civil engineering, honoris causa, during a Missouri S&T spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. 

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Clayco founder spoke of S&T grads’ stories during May commencement

Posted by on May 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Clark, founder of Clayco, offered Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates some inspiration from his story, his life and his career, along with some of his successes and failures, during two commencement ceremonies at Missouri S&T. Clark spoke during Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies held at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, May […]

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Missouri S&T commencement speakers announced

Posted by on May 2, 2024

More than 1,100 Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates will be awarded degrees during three upcoming ceremonies. Dr. Kim Colter, a community hospitalist for Mercy, will speak at the May 10 ceremony for Ph.D. graduates. Robert “Bob” Clark, founder of Clayco, will speak at both May 11 ceremonies.

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Ron Epps, retired NASA leader, receives honorary degree from S&T

Posted by on May 17, 2023

Ron Epps of Houston, retired chief of the NASA flight design and dynamics division and a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate, was awarded the doctor of physics, honoris causa, during the Missouri S&T spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13.

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Wayne Laufer receives honorary degree from S&T

Posted by on May 17, 2023

Wayne Laufer of Sanibel, Florida, retired co-founder and chief executive officer of Bois d’Arc Energy Corp. and a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate, was awarded the doctor of engineering, honoris causa, during the Missouri S&T spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13.

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Missouri S&T honors alumni for professional distinction

Posted by on May 17, 2023

Missouri University of Science and Technology presented the Award of Professional Distinction to two alumni during the Missouri S&T spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13.

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