(Peru, Neb.) Peru State recently awarded 459 students their degrees at the college's 2013 Commencement ceremony, which included Stephanie Schulte of Rock Island who received her Master Of Science In Education, Curriculum and Instruction

President Dan Hanson said, "As they embark on new careers, advance in current jobs or pursue advanced degrees, we hope our graduates remember fondly the role Peru State faculty, staff and administrators played in their success. We congratulate them on being part of the legion of Bobcat alumni who have made this institution great for 146 years and wish them all the best for a bright and successful future. It's been great to have each one as a student at Peru State."

In order to graduate summa cum laude (with highest distinction), a student must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 to 4.0; for magna cum laude (with high distinction), 3.75 to 3.89; and for cum laude (with distinction), 3.50 to 3.74.