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Crowder College announces Fall 2025 Dean’s list honors

  • January 9, 2026

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder College announces Fall 2025 Dean’s list honors

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 semester had 667 earn Dean’s list honors.

    To achieve this award, a student must be full-time, 12 or more hours, and earn a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

    This list includes students at all Crowder College locations: Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City.

    First Name, Last Name
    Thomas Abate
    Anika Adame
    Zhaneque Adams
    Alyson Alexander
    Paige Allbright
    Elizabeth Allen
    Lyndsey Allen
    Ashley Alonso
    Abigail Alvarez Perez
    Sarai Alvarez Perez
    Aleck Anaya
    Alexis Anazagasty
    Bridget Andon
    Evelyn Andres
    Susan Anglim
    Brandon Annecharico
    Bobbi Apperson
    Edna Arana Sanchez
    Bailey Arnall
    Carson Arnold
    Zuleima Arreaga
    Yanci Arreaga Gonzalez
    Brodie Arthur
    Jemima Augustinov
    Arian Baftiri
    Aidan Bahn
    Elizabeth Bailey
    Heaven Bailey
    Dakota Baker
    Jayden Baker
    Ryan Baker
    SageLynn Balch
    Lily Ballard
    Gretchen Banes
    Luke Banks
    Kennedy Baptista
    Braydon Barbre
    Summer Barnes
    Kavarsheon Barnett
    Alyson Bash
    Abby Bass
    Meredith Bass
    Karah Bassett
    Kyler Bates
    Rachel Baugh
    Sandi Baumgarden
    Caden Bay
    Abbigail Beaver
    Ava Bellis
    Shinhichi Bennion
    Kaylee Beres
    Logan Bever
    Anamika Bista
    Carmen Bjorlokken
    Kolton Blue
    Alex Bogart
    Aubrianna Bogart
    Brianna Boileau
    Jacob Boisselle
    Mariah Bonner
    Simon Booth
    Abbigail Borghardt
    Cooper Born
    Oliver Bortz
    Baylie Bowers
    Kyla Bowling
    Marissa Bramlett
    Logan Brisco
    Lyric Brock
    Christy Brooks
    Broderick Brown
    Dominique Brown
    Douglas Brown
    Nolan Brown
    Leia Bryan
    Martin Charles Bucyana
    Sarah Busby
    Carson Bushman
    Jaye Byfield Barnoski
    Alyson Byrd
    Samantha Cafferty
    Alondra Canales
    Seth Carlson
    Brady Carlton
    Allison Carpenter
    Rachel Carrell
    Angela Carter
    Blake Carter
    Rachel Carter
    Diego Castillo
    Brendan Castleberry
    Laney Cawyer
    Whaetly Chaloupek
    David Chandler
    Kitch Channel
    Jenna Chase
    Roberto Chirinos
    Adalyn Christenson
    Malanie Chuta Lopez
    Reina Cisneros
    Brant Clapp
    Kaitlyn Clark
    Levi Clark
    Noah Clark
    Tucker Clark
    Rachel Clemenson
    Jacob Cline
    Jordan Cloud
    Kallie Cloud
    Emery Cochran
    Autumn Coffman
    Kylee Cole
    Evelyn-Mae Comstock
    Christian Conrad
    Jessica Contreras
    Caitlin Cook
    Carly Cook
    Callie Cooper
    Brayden Coots
    Logan Cope
    Sophia Cope
    Kyler Copher
    Angel Cordova Cifuentes
    Logan Cornell
    Mallery Cornett
    Moises Corral Pauda
    Paige Corter
    Jocelyn Cortez Ramos
    Kacy Coss
    Victor Costa
    Addison Cotton
    Wyatt Cottrell
    Zoie Coupland
    Brylan Crane
    Kayelee Crane
    Elijah Crecelius
    Siriniti Creviston
    Madelief Croonen
    Jaxon Cruz
    Nox Cruz
    Ayla Cullers
    Stella Cullers
    Mattie Cummings
    Nicolette Cunningham
    Krista Dallas
    Lexy Daniel
    Karim Danis
    Danielle Davidson
    Kendra Davis
    Lillian Davis
    Wyatt Davis
    Nicholas Dawson
    Rigoberto De Leon
    Kati DelMarco
    Maleah Deters
    Linsey Dickerson
    Clayton Dietz
    Samara Dodson
    Ashleigh Dornon
    Jaycee Doss
    Lauren Drake
    Sierra Drapeau
    Olivia Dreibelbis
    Jayden Duggar
    Noah Duncan
    Alexandra Dunham
    Ethan Durbin
    Karson Durnin
    Kindred Durossette
    Sarina Eaton
    Jair Edgington
    ShaLyn Edmondson
    Evelyn Elliott
    Cassidy Ellison
    Jeanna Engler
    Brody English
    Eden Enlow
    Jeremiah Enlow
    Rebekah Erwin
    Vicky Escobar-Tenorio
    Adolfo Estrada
    Pablo Exposito Nuñez
    Jack Fairman
    Paxton Flagg
    Audrey Fletcher
    Britney Flores
    Dylan Fogelsong
    Dakotah Fogle
    Gracie Ford
    Aidan Foster
    Brianna Foster
    Toryn Fowler
    Ashlyn Fox
    Aaliyah Franklin
    Courtney Franklin
    Hannah Franks
    Kiley Freeman
    Zachary Freiburger
    Samuel Freitas
    Kylie Frisby
    Allyson Fry
    Rylie Fundin
    Elijah Gage
    Gary Galloway
    Noah Garrison
    Tiffany Garrison
    Caleb Garvin
    Aasha Ghimire
    Josiah Gilbert
    Josie Gilbert
    Koner Gill
    Dana Gilreath
    Antonio Giorgetti
    Dawna Goade
    Madeleine Goetzinger
    Daniel Gomez
    Christopher Gonzalez
    Giovanni Gonzalez
    Juana Gonzalez
    Zabdi Gonzalez
    Jordan Goodell
    Ryley Goodnight
    Abigail Goodwin
    Matthew Gordon
    Bailee Gorman
    Brett Graham
    Abbey Green
    Morrisa Green
    Hunter Griffin
    Ryder Grisham
    Dacia Grubbs
    Hunter Gruenhagen
    Heather Grunig
    Kyla Guffey
    Dallas Gulick
    Julia Gumm
    Lucia Guzman
    Yuriela Guzman Gomez
    Gabriella Haddock
    Haze Hagedon
    Caleb Hall
    Grace Halladay
    Malorie Hance
    Melanie Hang
    Garrett Hankins
    Heather Hannah
    Kirsten Hardin
    Jade Harris
    Jake Harris
    Camdyn Hart
    Jasmine Hayes
    Lydia Haynes
    Caleb Hayward
    Isaac Hedges
    Jacob Heeter
    Gabriella Hefty
    Pierce Heins
    Isaiah Helm
    Trista Helsper
    Shey Hemingway
    Olivia Hemme
    William Henderson
    Brylee Hendrix
    Anniston Henighen
    Jonathan Henry
    Lexie Henry
    Sterlyn Herard
    Ricardo Hernandez
    Emily Hernandez- Gomez
    Angeli Heston
    Addison Hicks
    Kenzie Hilderbrand
    Jessi Hilton
    Russell Hilton
    Rhys Hine
    Caleb Hipple
    Andela Hirtz
    Olivia Hobbs
    Zachary Hoenshell
    Maleah Hogan
    Alexandra Holden
    Keegan Holloway
    Elizabeth Holly
    Kaitlyn Holly
    Timothy Holt
    Isaac Honey
    Daxton Horton
    Katy Hosler
    Hudson Hosman
    Conner Hubbs
    La Donna Hudson
    Halle Hurd
    Lukas Hutson
    Dustin Imler
    Mia Ingram
    Connor Intessimone
    Bryson Jacobson
    Matilde Jaja
    Roodnaelle Jakaitis
    Katelyn Jarrett
    Kyler Jenkins
    Ashley Jentink
    Jacqueline Joaquin
    Kaitlynn Johnmeyer
    Katie Johnson
    James Jones
    Miranda Jones
    Emersyn Jordon
    Ian Kamstra
    Gage Kearby
    Abigale Keating
    Kendra Kellerhals
    Timothy Kemboi
    James Kereri
    Makayla Kerr
    Will King
    Emily Kingery
    Autumn Kinnaird
    Vivian Kiprono
    Sila Kiseo
    Amanda Kleckner
    Kolton Kleeman
    Molly Klossing
    Adam Kluhsman
    Elijah Knorpp
    Jenna Kohn Hibbitts
    Shaine Korir
    Ethan Laeger
    Clayton Lambeth
    Carley Lane
    Chas Lankford
    Asa Lasater
    Jacob Lawrimore
    Silas Laytham
    Huy Le
    Joseph Leavitt
    Molly Leavitt
    Kodie Leonard
    Abigayle Lesmeister
    Janessa Lester
    Kaley Linehan
    Kimora Linny
    Abigail Long
    Cambry Long
    Charles Long
    Zane Long
    Kaitlyn Lopes
    Luke Lorenzen
    Lucas Lowery
    Kaylie Loyd
    Jackson Lucas
    Juan Lucas De Leon
    Cadence Lugar
    Candace Lujan
    Michayla Luke
    Alexa Lumvi-Benavides
    Shayla Lynn
    Cadence Lyons
    Gage Maddox
    Garrin Madison
    Mikayla Madison
    Talli Madison
    Daizy Mahl
    Erika Malcom
    Addison Mallette
    Dilan Manley
    Teagan Manwarren
    Louie Marcelo
    Karla Marcos
    Arely Marquez
    Jewlabelle Martin
    Lyssa Martin
    Reece Martin
    Amy Martinez
    Laia Martinez Aparicio
    McKaleigh Mather
    Kaylin Mathews
    Joshua Mathis
    Mikaela Matney
    Max Matthews
    Makayla Mayes
    Braxton McBride
    Tanner McBryde
    Karlee McCallister
    Laken McCoy
    Jason McCullough
    Alyson McDaniel
    Kirsten McGaughy
    Shane McGinnis
    Derreck McKnight
    Andrew McMaster
    Isiah Meeks
    Noah Meinershagen
    Carter Meirick
    Kylee Melton
    Yoselin Mendoza-Garcia
    Angel Mendoza-Martinez
    Imer Merida
    Ayla Merrill
    Maya Merriman
    Mina Merriman
    Bryanna Merritt
    Johnathyn Miksell
    Raeli Miles
    Noah Miller
    Perri Miller
    Reagan Miller
    Rilynn Miller
    Tyler Millett
    Isabella Millsaps
    Brooklynn Mitchell
    Samarah Mittag
    Alexis Moore
    Patricia Moore
    Monica Mora
    Nuria Moreno Sanchez
    Dominik Morgan
    Langston Morgan
    Anabella Morrison
    Portia Morrow
    Jasmine Mosley
    Gaohoua Moua
    Ntsiab-liaj Moua
    Spencer Mounce
    Nathan Mubanga
    Irene Navarro Fernandez
    Carson Newell
    Thi Ngoc Anh Nguyen
    Brady Nolen
    Robert Nunes
    Faith Obert
    Landry Ogden
    Leyli Ogle
    Brieana Ogletree
    Haidyn Ohmart
    Moira Oliphant
    Aimy Ortiz-Aviles
    Leonard Oster
    Emily Owen
    Sara Owen
    Adriana Oxlaj Lopez
    Katelynn Packwood
    Cade Palmer
    Kiersten Palmer
    Taylor Palmer
    Charles Panagiotopoylus
    Haley Parker
    Aidan Patrick
    Rachel Patterson
    Rebecca Patterson
    Kevin Paxtor
    Jacob Pegg
    Margorie Pena Martinez
    Barbara Perandini
    Timothy Perkins
    Ava Peterson
    Riley Peterson
    Jiannah Petticrew
    Madison Pevahouse
    Ashley Phillips
    Richard Phillips
    Jensyn Pickett
    Emmi Piland
    Grace Pinkley
    Brittany Pinnell
    Jaylie Pippin
    Malynn Pippin
    Jahel Porras
    Alexander Posey
    Alison Poulson
    Quenton Powers
    Allison Proctor
    John Qiu
    Rylee Quinlan
    Jaretsi Quintanilla
    Linnea Rainey
    Elly Ramaeker
    Alexcia Ramirez
    Christian Ramirez
    Julih Ramirez
    Peyton Ray
    Lillian Reeves
    Paul Reh
    Brock Renfro
    Emma Renfro
    James Renfro
    Kaitlyn Resz
    Claire Reuter
    Austin Revolorio Muise
    Suri Reyes
    Wyatt Reynolds
    Pascale Rho
    Regina Rhoades
    Jack Rickman
    Kentley Rieder
    Stefannia Rios
    Kenzie Robbins
    Mia Robbins
    Bonnie Roberts
    Raquel Robinette
    Emma Robinson
    Shellby Ross
    Natasha Roth
    David Russell
    Seth Russell
    Aubrey Russo
    Samuel Salas
    Soledad Salas
    William Sampson
    Dana Sanchez
    Kelsy Santos
    Ana Scarpatti
    Marcus Scates
    Tieranie Schell
    Isabella Schepers
    Gabriel Schmidt
    Halle Schoen
    Madilynn Schubert
    Olivia Schultz
    Itzel Sciacca
    Alicia Scott
    Cole Seitz
    Aaron Sellers
    Annleigh Sentlinger
    Leslie Serrano
    Emilee Sevak
    Amanda Shallenburger
    Ethan Shepard
    Tyler Sherman
    Hope Shields
    Riddick Shook
    Trevor Shultz
    Juliauna Sierra
    Stacy Siler
    Bayley Simmons
    Grace Simon
    Audrey Sims
    Jacob Sims
    Logan Sinnett
    Phoebe Sitton
    Carter Skelley
    Montana Skelton
    Amanda Slater
    Lane Sloan
    Amber Slotwinski
    Brooke Smallwood
    Alexis Smith
    Ashleigh Smith
    Ashley Smith
    Danielle Smith
    Katy Smith
    Makaila Smith
    Nathaniel Smith
    Santana Smith
    Tristan Smith
    Anja Maria Lina Soedergaard
    Sharese Sohm
    Marisol Soto Caldera
    Isaac Spector
    Gideon Speer
    Kallie Spencer
    Nathan Spengler
    Hope Spiva
    Emma Spriggs
    Robby Stafford
    Alexis Stamps
    Kinder Standley
    Malorie Stanley
    Glen Starbuck
    Piper Steele
    Keeana Stephens
    Erin Still
    Gabrielle Stodghill
    Clayton Stonebraker
    Cailey Storms
    Kaycee Stout
    Sydney Strain
    Dakota Sulffridge
    Amanda Sullins
    Samuel Sullivan
    Trinity Summerford
    Mark Sutton
    Andrew Svilarich
    Preston Swain
    Andrei Syching
    Latherine Syching
    Hailey Taylor
    James Taylor
    Victor Tellez-Monzon
    Pragya Thapa
    Bailee Thetge
    Bennett Thomas
    Micaiah Thomas
    William Thompson
    Dusty Timmons
    Kaytlin Timmons
    Marilyn Tistoj-Lara
    Elizabeth Todd
    Hailey Toney
    Hoang Anh Tong
    Jonathan Tribbey
    Kyndyl Tuck
    Haylee Turner
    Juliette Turner
    Shaelyn Ussery
    Irene Valadez
    Hayden VanGennip
    Lyndon Vanzandt
    Aubree Varnold
    Yanassie Vazquez
    Angel Velasquez
    Finnegan Versluis
    Jhosbin Villatoro Ordonez
    Chloe Vinson
    Caleb Volleberg
    Olivia Wacker
    Valerie Waggoner
    Derrick Wagner
    Hallie Walker
    Carter Wallpe
    Hanna Walton
    Lawson Ward
    Presley Ward
    Harlee Warren
    Brittnee Watts
    Tamara Weaver
    Sarah Weeks
    Nathan Weiser
    Samuel Weller
    Tensley West
    Grace Weston
    Colton White
    Shayna White
    Olivia Wilkerson
    Jace Wilks
    Abby Williams
    Andrew Williams
    Ava Williams
    Brandon Williams
    Brooklyn Williams
    Capri Williams
    Clovee Williams
    Hailey Williams
    Lakeishia Williams
    Aubriana Wilson
    Courtney Wilson
    Emily Wilson
    Shyann Wilson
    Tia Wilson
    Dalen Winston
    Kristopher Wise
    Lilly Witham
    Jessica Withenshaw
    Alyssa Wolf
    Braxton Wolfe
    Sabastian Woodard
    Breanna Woods
    Tanya Woods
    Maelyn Wright
    Josilynn Wyrick
    Danielle Yaw
    Scotty Yeakey
    Karoline Young
    Canyon Young-Boyle
    Sophia Yow
    Clark Zahm
    Tabitha Zimmerman
    Taylor Zimmerman

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    Please contact my office if you have additional questions. CindyBrown@Crowder.edu

  • January 9, 2026

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information

    RE: Crowder College Nursing program receives $150K NEIP Grant

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College was awarded a $150,000 grant to use to build a Hybrid Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse program.

    The Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP) was awarded to 21 Missouri college and universities as part of the Missouri State Board of Nursing $3.1M grant. The grant was intended for college and universities to advance efforts in recruiting, training and retaining a high-quality nursing workforce in the state.

    “Crowder College currently offers a traditional LPN to RN bridge program,” stated Sandra Wilson, Director of Nursing, Crowder College. “The NEIP grant will allow us to design, pilot, and support a hybrid delivery model for LPNs to earn Associate of Science degrees and license as Registered Nurses.  We want this to provide an opportunity for many working LPNs in our region to continue their education.”

    The LPN-to-RN Bridge hybrid program has an expected start date of Fall 2026.

    Crowder College offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) degree at its Neosho, Cassville, McDonald County and Nevada locations.

    For more information about the nursing program, visit our website: https://www.crowder.edu/program/nursing/

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    Please contact my office if you have additional questions. CindyBrown@Crowder.edu

  • January 9, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder College Advanced Training & Workforce Center ribbon cutting

    Joplin, MO – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility, January 26, 1:30pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin.

    The 84,000 square foot facility provides expanded space from the previous location at the Advanced Training and Technology Center that Crowder College leased from the Joplin Chamber and City of Joplin starting in Fall 2017. The College has awarded more than 700 certificates and degrees to students in programs offered at the center.

    The newly remodeled space will continue to bring skilled training opportunities to the region with expansion options in the future. Currently, the College provides training options in Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, Computer Network Support, Surgical Technology, and Engineering Technology. The College also provides non-credit training through Training & Development Solutions. TDS works with regional employers to develop and customize training to help strengthen their workforce. Training may be available in most any area needed.

    The facility is open currently with Spring 2026 classes beginning January 20, 2025.

    For more information, please call 417.680.3202.

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    Attached is the invitation for the ribbon cutting. Crowder College Advanced Training & Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory building east of Sam’s Club.

    Please contact my office if you have additional questions. CindyBrown@Crowder.edu

  • January 7, 2026


    For Immediate Release

    Office of Public Information

    Crowder College


    RE: Crowder College Softball Era of 1982-1992 to be Inducted into the Missouri Sports
    Hall of Fame


    Neosho, MO – Crowder College – The Crowder College Softball teams of 1982 through
    1992 will be honored and celebrated in less than a month for their induction into the
    Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield.


    In the span of a decade, these teams made 6 National Tournament Appearances, placing
    2nd in 1984, 1991 and 1992, as well as placing 3rd in 1987 and 4th in 1983. Between all
    the teams, there were dozens of NJCAA All-Americans and over a dozen team records
    made. In 1986, the team won the National Tournament and 63 games that season, a
    record that still holds to this day.


    “A decade of softball teams being inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame speaks
    to the grit and pride that define our program. Coaches Annie Westfall and Millie Gilion
    laid the foundation for success and started Crowder’s rise as the most dominant NJCAA
    program in Region 16,” stated Brandi Arthur, Crowder College Athletic Director and
    Crowder Softball Ghostrider. “We’re proud of this legacy and excited to keep building on
    it for even greater success in the years ahead.”


    The Ghostriders (former Crowder College athletes) will be inducted on Sunday, February
    1 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, among several other honored athletes.
    You can read more about the Missouri Hall of Fame and the other honorees here:
    Honorees announced for Enshrinement on Feb. 1 – Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

    For more information, please contact the Office of Public Information at 417.455.5540,
    or CindyBrown@Crowder.edu | KateDalton@Crowder.edu

  • January 6, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder College generates over $128 M in annual economic impact across Missouri

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College contributes more than $128 million in total annual economic output to the State of Missouri according to an economic impact study prepared by an independent firm, Zenith Economics. The report found Crowder’s presence impacts nearly 1000 jobs and generates more than $57 million in annual labor income.

    “Crowder College plays a critical role by expanding career opportunities for people in our region and develops the skilled talent our workforce needs to grow and thrive,” stated Dr. Chett Daniel, President, Crowder College. “This report validates what we already know. Crowder provides an incredible return on investment for tax payers and students.” The report found for every public dollar invested in Crowder College, the college provide $2.30 in return.  Dr. Daniel concluded, “True to our vision, we are changing lives and strengthening communities throughout southwest Missouri.”

    This study looks at:

    • Direct Impact – College payroll, new building projects, and visitors from outside the region or students coming from outside our district paying for regional goods and services as they attend Crowder.
    • Indirect Impact – Crowder College construction contractor purchases new equipment from a local supplier.
    • Induced Impact – Employee of Crowder goes to local restaurant in southwest Missouri, buying groceries or going to the movies
    • Alumni Wage Outcomes and Individual Return on Investment- Earning power of graduates among many of Crowder’s programs that produce the highest number of graduates.

    Some of the top industries benefiting from Crowder College direct impacts in the state of Missouri based on 2024-25 information include: Real estate, Health care, manufacturing, and retail. The complete economic impact study is available on our website: https://www.crowder.edu/about-crowder/economic-impact/

    The investment Crowder College has made in the Joplin Advanced Training & Workforce Center will greatly impact the area with state-of-the-art training facilities opportunities for the region. The new center located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, will host a ribbon cutting January 26, 2026, 1:30 pm.

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    Dr. Chett Daniel will be available January 8, 2026 from 9-11:30 am for interviews. Please contact my office if you would like to schedule a time or if you have additional questions.

  • December 8, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies announced

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College will hold fall 2025 commencement ceremonies December 12 & 13 in Bob Sneller Gymnasium on the Neosho campus. Nearly 300 students have applied to graduate Fall 2025.

    Nursing students graduate on Friday, December 12, 7pm, while all other degrees participate in the Saturday, December 13, 10am ceremony.

    This year’s student speaker is fellow graduate Jeanna Engler. Engler is from Mt. Vernon and will graduate with an Associate of Arts Teaching degree. She plans to continue her education in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in education.

    Crowder College holds commencement ceremonies at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

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    For more information, please contact CindyBrown@Crowder.edu

  • November 14, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder Ag Student compete in state competition

    Trenton, MO – The Crowder College Agriculture Department took 20 students to Trenton, Missouri on November 11th – 13th to compete at the Missouri State Post-Secondary Agriculture Students (PAS) Organization Conference. The students competed in multiple contest areas, the goal of each contest is to provide agriculture students with the professional skills required to excel when entering the work force after completing their college degree.

    In addition to winning competitions, Addison Spencer (Nixa) was elected to be the Missouri State PAS President for the 2025-2026 term.

    The conference also provided students the opportunity to network with peers across the state, as well as attend a tour of Roeslien Energy methane production plant. This facility has 17 farms, each comprised of eight swine barns, which produce methane that is then refined and sold to an energy company. Following the tour, Smithfield then hosted a dinner at their site in Princeton, Missouri, where students were able to mingle with representatives from across departments within the Smithfield company.

    The Crowder Agriculture Department is proud to provide real-world opportunities for students to hone their skills and network to create beneficial connections for future endeavors. All 20 students qualified to attend the National PAS Organization Conference, which will take place in Branson, Missouri in March 2026. A full list of students and their placings in each contest area is provided below.

    Career Planning: Prepares students in their field of agriculture regarding the career they desire to pursue.

    Ag Education Systems:
    Addison Spencer (Nixa), 1st Place

    Agribusiness Systems:
    Noah Duncan (Pittsburg, KS)-3rd place; Kolton Kleeman (Lockwood) 4th place

    Animal Systems:
    Aubree Rogerson (Stotts City)-2nd plance
    Lily Ballard (New Blaine, AR) 4th place

    Plant Systems:
    Castle Spieker (Aurora)-3rd place

    Carer Progress: Evaluates students on their progress towards the career they desire.

    Ag Education Systems:
    Mya Lowery (Ash Grove)-1st place

    Animal Systems:
    Kyle Ferron (Seneca)-1st place

    Employment Interview: Students compete in mock interviews with their resume, cover letter and employment applications, trying to obtain jobs in their career field.

    Agribusiness Administration:
    Emma Butler (Neosho)-1st place

    Agriculture Education:
    Mya Lowery (Ash Grove)-1st place
    Addison Spencer (Nixa)-2nd place

    Agricultural Equipment and Machinery:
    Caleb Garvin (Anderson)-1st place

    Agronomic Services:
    Cassie Falley (Diamond)-1st place

    Livestock and Dairy Production:
    Kolton Kleeman (Lockwood)-2nd place

    Livestock and Dairy Services:
    Lily Ballard (New Blaine, AR) -2nd place
    Aubree Rogerson (Stotts City)-3rd place

    Forestry and Natural Resources:
    Malorie Hance (Granby)-2nd place

    Quiz Bowl:
     Crowder College A Team:
    Jason McCullough (Shell Knob), Jaxson Johnston (Springfield), Castle Spieker (Aurora), Lily Ballard (New Blaine, AR), and Mallory Hance (Granby)-2nd place

     Crowder College B Team:
    Kyle Ferron (Seneca), Mya Lowery (Ash Grove), Noah Duncan (Pittsburg, KS), Caleb Garvin (Anderson), and Cassie Falley (Diamond)-1st place

  • November 13, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Strategies to engaging disconnected population featured in documentary

    Jane, MO – Crowder College has partnered with several other colleges and organizations to bring “Gone Guys” documentary to our area. A powerful new documentary inviting viewers into a timely, necessary conversation about the challenges facing boys and young men today. This documentary builds on the success of the I-49 Workforce Summit held earlier this year. The 45-minute documentary draws on the influential work of Richard V. Reeves’ “of Boys and Men”, illuminating these challenges through powerful data and compelling personal stories.

    Through personal stories, striking data, and expert insight, the film examines how issues like struggles in school, loneliness, and even radicalization are taking root in the lives of young men-and what communities can do about it.

    The event is sponsored by Arvest Bank and is free for anyone to attend, but registration is required due to limited seating. Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region will be held December 5, 8am-noon, Tatum Hall, Crowder College – McDonald County, 194 College Road, Jane, MO. Registration and details are available online.

    The I-49 Summit is a partnership with University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas, NW Arkansas Community College, Crowder College, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Arvest Bank.

    Upcoming events include:

    • March 26, 2026: Manufacturing – Adapting to automation, skill gaps, and regional employer needs
    • June 10, 2026: Housing and Childcare – Tackling two of the biggest non-wage barriers to workforce stability

    UCA for Community and Economic Development (CCED) received a three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to support the development and implementation of the Community Development Pipeline program.

  • Adult Education & Literacy faculty and staff

    November 13, 2025

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Office of Public Information

    Crowder College

    Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy Program Receives 2025 Outstanding Performance Award

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition honors programs that exceed federal and state performance targets and demonstrate leadership in adult education and workforce development.

    Crowder College AEL recently expanded services to eight Southwest Missouri counties, including Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton. Last fiscal year, the program served 705 adult learners, and it has already served nearly 500 learners in the current year. The program supported 92 individuals in earning industry-recognized credentials and achieved a 72.4% student progression rate, meaning nearly three out of every four students made measurable academic gains.

    “This award is a testament to the incredible work of the entire Crowder AEL staff,” said Juli DeNisco, AEL Director.

    Crowder College AEL provides free programs to eligible adults across the region. Services include:

    • AEL Classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, strengthen foundational academic skills, and support transitions to college or employment.
    • ELL Classes to improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
    • Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs that pair academic instruction with job training and lead to industry-recognized credentials.

    Recent program expansions include increased online learning options, a new Citizenship Preparation Class, new IET pathways in Microsoft Office and TEAS preparation for healthcare careers, and partnerships with the Missouri Job Center’s YouthBuild program. The program has also collaborated with local employers to provide customized Workplace English classes.

    Crowder AEL staff recently gathered to celebrate the award with a group photo recognizing the shared achievement.

    For more information about classes, visit Adult Education & Literacy Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) – Crowder College or call 417-455-5521.

    Adult Education & Literacy faculty and staff
    The Adult Education and Literacy faculty and staff
  • November 12, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder CTEC to host area 8th grade students

    Neosho, MO – Crowder College Technical Education Center will host over 400 students in 8th grade from area school to show them career possibilities. Students will be on campus November 13, 8:30am-10am in the Dell Reed Technical Education Center.

    The students will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of potential career pathways they can pursue in high school at CTEC.

    “We understand that students start forming ideas of what they want to do at an early age,” stated Dana Cobb, Director of Secondary Career and Technical Education. “The tours will provide some insight into career programs offered when they enter their junior and senior years of high school.”

    Area schools sending students include: Diamond, East Newton, and McDonald County. These school along with Neosho and Seneca are part of our CTEC High School programs.

    CTEC offers training for high school students in: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Commercial Truck Driving, Computer Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Health Sciences, Teacher Education, and Welding.

    For more information about CTEC high school programs visit our website: https://www.crowder.edu/ctec/