Samuel Henry Painter Graduates from Missouri S&T

2015 Feb 10

Samuel Henry Painter of Old Monroe, Missouri, graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology during Commencement ceremonies held in the Gale Bullman Building on campus. Painter earned a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering summa cum laude.

More than 600 candidates received degrees during ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, and Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

Missouri S&T has traditionally recognized graduates earning a bachelor's degree with honors by placing the designation "summa cum laude," "magna cum laude" or "cum laude" on their diplomas. The highest honor, summa cum laude, is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point (GPA) of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale for all courses counting toward the degree. Magna cum laude is the designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, and cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.2 to 3.49.

For more information, visit www.mst.edu or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938.

Founded in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri S&T is a technological research university of 7,700 students and part of the four-campus University of Missouri System.