Five area residents have earned bachelor’s degrees from Lake Superior State University (LSSU).
Graduates achieved their degrees through LSSU’s Escanaba/Iron Mountain Regional Center which offers baccalaureate degree programs for students on Bay College campuses. Graduates are eligible to walk at commencement on May 6.
Graduating with a bachelor’s of science in business administration are Joseph Barr from Manistique, MI; Brent Gendron from Iron Mountain, MI; and Joan Sturm from Escanaba, MI. In addition to the student’s baccalaureate degrees, Barr and Gendron earned a concentration in management, while Barr also earned a minor in human resources and Sturm earned a minor in marketing.
Graduating with a bachelor’s of science in early childhood education is Katie Burby from Iron Mountain, MI. Burby also graduated with an associate degree in general studies with a behavioral science concentration.
Graduating with a bachelor’s of science in criminal justice is Hannah Roland from Escanaba, MI.
Barr and Burby graduated with Cum Laude honors, earning a 3.5-3.69 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale.
Students were taking classes at Bay College, which offers LSSU baccalaureate degree programs on Bay College’s campuses in Escanaba and Iron Mountain. For more information on degree programs available, please contact Heidi Rife at 906-217.4123 or hrife@lssu.edu or visit www.lssu.edu/regional-center/.
Photo: Fall 2022 Graduate Joseph Barr of Manistique
Barr stated, “LSSU’s Escanaba Regional Center has left a profound impact on my education and professional development going forward. I was very indecisive regarding what I wanted to pursue coming out of High School. I knew I wanted to stay local and continue to seek higher education.
LSSU offered me a path to obtain a quality education without ever leaving Escanaba. The curriculum was rigorous, prevalent, and intriguing. I built positive relationships with my instructors, fellow students, and my advisor Heidi Rife. Staying home allowed me the opportunity to work and go to school simultaneously, meaning I could pay for tuition with my own money. I’m proud to say, I graduated 100% debt free – something I couldn’t accomplish through other institutions. I am grateful for the opportunities provided to me by LSSU and its Escanaba Regional Center.”
Photo: Fall 2022 Graduate Katie Burby of Iron Mountain
Burby stated, “Having the convenience of online classes to earn my degree was so helpful with the busy life of a mom and teacher. My advisor Heidi Rife was a huge supporter in my efforts of obtaining my degree. She was my biggest cheerleader and always helped with my questions throughout my college career at LSSU.”
Photo: Fall 2022 Graduate Joan Sturm of Escanaba
Sturm stated, “With having a family and not wanting to relocate, it was very convenient to have Bay offer the bachelors program through LSSU at the Escanaba campus. Between both schools, the teachers and advisors were very helpful to me in my efforts in obtaining my degree. They were always pointing me in the right direction. I highly recommend going this route especially for being able to stay local.”
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