Miami, Okla. — On Tuesday, April 23, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) proudly celebrated the achievements of its Honors Program students during the annual Honors Program Recognition Ceremony. The event, held on campus, recognized 15 outstanding graduates for their academic accomplishments and contributions to the NEO Honors Program.
NEO President Dr. Kyle J. Stafford, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Dustin Grover, and Honors Program Coordinator Bobbie Pennington presented the students with their official Honors cords, which they will wear during NEO's Spring Commencement ceremony scheduled for May 8, 2025.
The following students were honored for their successful completion of the Honors Program: Corissa Bandel, Jason Calhoon, Justin Calhoon, Madilynn Campbell, Jiro Bedford Cardenas, Tyeson Gravenhof, Lillian Kichler, Brighton Lane, Peter Littlefield, Maggie Passmore, Arianna Rodriguez, Kylee Rollman, Jacey Smith, Jacob Szukelewicz, and Morgan Wright.
In addition to receiving cords, several students earned special awards for their exceptional efforts within the program:
- Outstanding Service Award: Lillian Kichler
- Outstanding Research Award: Jason Calhoon, Justin Calhoon, and Jacey Smith for their collaborative Honors Symposium Project
- Outstanding Graduate: Corissa Bandel
"Our Honors Recognition Ceremony allows us to celebrate our Honors Scholars who have completed all of their requirements at NEO to graduate with Honors," said Bobbie Pennington. "It has been an absolute pleasure working with these students and helping them on their collegiate journeys."
Congratulations to all of the 2024 Honors Program graduates! Your achievements reflect the strength of your character, curiosity, and commitment to learning. NEO is proud to celebrate your success.
For more information, please contact NEO Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing, Jonah Fabian, at jfabian@neo.edu.
Release: https://neo.edu/neo-honors-program-celebrates-outstanding-students-at-annual-recognition-ceremony/
Pictures from the event can be found on Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College's Flickr.
About NEO A&M College:
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a public two-year residential college in Miami, Oklahoma, established in 1919, dedicated to providing opportunities that promote excellence in learning, service, and leadership in a global society. The college offers nationally recognized associate degree programs in agriculture, math and science, business and technology, nursing, allied health, and physical education, communication and fine arts, and social sciences. Campus life includes award-winning intercollegiate athletics, vocal music, marching band, jazz band, studio art, drama, music theatre, twenty student clubs and organizations, and dorms for over 900 students. More than 200 scholarships are available for NEO students, and Oklahoma's Promise recipients receive a free traditional dorm waiver.
Jonah Fabian
Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
200 I St NE, Miami, OK 74354
O: 918-540-6211
E: jfabian@neo.edu
