Briefly - College graduates

Columbia College

David P. Bly, Independence, was among the fall 2007 graduates of Columbia College in Kansas City, Mo. He received a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.



Drury University

Jessica E. Burns, Independence, was among the fall 2007 graduates of Drury University in Springfield, Mo. She received a bachelor of arts in advertising and public relations with minors in business administration and global studies.



Truman State

Robert N. Shrout, Independence, was among the fall 2007 graduates of Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. He received a bachelor of arts in English.



William Woods

Melodie G. Crist and Shauna M. McGinnis, both of Blue Springs, were among the fall 2007 graduates of William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.

Crist received a master of education and McGinnis also received a master of education degree from the university.



Kansas State

Area students were among the fall 2007 graduates of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.

Blue Springs – Jason W. Russell, bachelor of science.

Independence – Lauren M. Brown, master of science; Stephanie I. Heaton, bachelor of science in agriculture and Jeremy R. Rush, doctor of philosophy.

Lee’s Summit – Sarah L. Anderson, bachelor of fine arts and Claire D. Coggins, bachelor of science.



Southeast Missouri

Courtney Shalon, Blue Springs, was among the fall 2007 graduates of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in English.