HOUGHTON — Local students were among more than 850 graduates honored at Michigan Technological University’s Spring Commencement held on the Houghton this spring.

Michigan Technological University is a public research university, home to more than 7,000 students from 60 countries. Founded in 1885, the University offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, forestry, business and economics, health professions, humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. Our campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR

Ahmeek, MI

Erin M. Thompson, Graduate Certificate In Post-Secondary STEM Education

Atlantic Mine, MI

Rachel A. Chard, Master of Business Administr. In Business Administration

Eric E. Coon, Bachelor of Science In Accounting

Rylie I. Kostreva, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Morgan E. Laajala, Bachelor of Science In Marketing

Kylie C. Muonio, Bachelor of Science In Accounting

Brian M. Pietila, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Technology

Hunter H. Rajala, Bachelor of Science In Finance

Baraga, MI

Sonja R. Welch, Bachelor of Science In Biomedical Engineering

Bruce Crossing, MI

Melanie A. Howard, Bachelor of Science In Chemical Engineering

Calumet, MI

Brooke E. Basto, Bachelor of Science In Mathematics

Marina N. Brusso, Bachelor of Science In Marketing

Robert J. Fergan, Bachelor of Science In Management

Heidi E. Harmala, Bachelor of Science In Forestry

Katie S. Heikkinen, Bachelor of Science In Exercise Science

Coleman M. Kaiser, Master of Forestry In Forestry

Devin L. Seppala, Certificate In Geographic Information Systems

Paul D. Torola, Bachelor of Science In Management Information Systems

Allison J. Woodworth, Master of Science In Accounting

Chassell, MI

Nate J. Gockenbach, Bachelor of Science In Statistics

Kayleigh A. Lake, Master of Science In Accounting

Covington, MI

Lucas R. Tarvainen, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Dodgeville, MI

Nick C. Anzalone, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Dollar Bay, MI

Cole S. Stout, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Max M. Tervo, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Hancock, MI

Andrew W. Bess, Bachelor of Science In Audio Production and Technology

Carl E. Carter, Bachelor of Science In Computer Network and System Administration

Jacob N. Hendrickson, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Mary M. Jennings, Master of Business Administr. In Business Administration

Joshua D. Kemppainen, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Devin D. Kero, Master of Business Administr. In Business Administration

Anna R. Meese, Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering

Matt A. Olson, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Stanley R. Peterson, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Andrea L. Revoyr, Bachelor of Science In Accounting

Houghton, MI

Noah P. Budd, Bachelor of Science In Audio Production and Technology

Elise A. Cheney-Makens, Bachelor of Science In Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cameron J. Geschwendt, Bachelor of Science In Computer Science

Alex C. Helman, Master of Science In Forestry

Manjere M. Hungwe, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Dylan C. Meyer, Bachelor of Science In Social Sciences

Amanda J. Mickelson, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Ian K. Provoast, Bachelor of Arts In History

Tom W. Strome, Bachelor of Science In Marketing

Kyla L. Valenti, Bachelor of Science In Social Sciences

Kenton, MI

Emily B. Passmore, Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering

L’Anse, MI

Allie R. Waara, Bachelor of Science In Exercise Science

Lake Linden, MI

Erin E. Gast, Master of Science In Accounting

Cameron D. Gregg, Bachelor of Science In Finance

Greg A. Kaurala, Bachelor of Science In Biological Sciences

Abby A. Sutherland, Bachelor of Science In Exercise Science

Lanse, MI

Dominique T. Aleo, Bachelor of Science In Biological Sciences

Alex J. Gabe, Master of Science In Kinesiology

Cody C. Goldsworthy, Master of Science In Accounting

Mackenzie S. Keefer, Bachelor of Science In Materials Science and Engineering

Elsa C. Schwartz, Bachelor of Science In Forestry

Laurium, MI

Taylor M. Tienhaara, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Mohawk, MI

Matthew P. Haapala, Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering

Painesdale, MI

Maya R. Braden, Bachelor of Science In Biological Sciences

Amber L. Oja, Master of Business Administr. In Business Administration

Davin P. Wiitanen, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering

Pelkie, MI

Shannon L. Lahnala Bleau, Master of Science In Medical Informatics

Paige N. Webb, Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

South Range, MI

Billy M. Lowney, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Technology

Shania P. Nixon, Bachelor of Science In Accounting

Charles L. Schaerer, Master of Science In Chemistry

Brandon R. Taavola, Bachelor of Science In Construction Management

Trout Creek, MI

Joe W. Jarvi, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering