Hardin-Simmons University commencement awardsSeveral awards were presented at the May 12 commencement exercises at Hardin-Simmons University:

Melissa Rosales of Mission was presented with the Minnie L. Anderson Award. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of behavioral science degree in social work. The Minnie L. Anderson Award is presented to a senior woman who has spent three or more years in residence at HSU, and who has excelled in character, personal development and service to the university.

Erin James-Brown of Garland was presented with the Hemphill Graduate Honor Award. She received her master of divinity degree. The Hemphill Graduate Honor Award is presented by the HSU graduate school to recognize the student who excels in academic studies, possesses character and behavior consistent with the university's purpose, and exhibits potential for significant contribution to his or her chosen field.

Lyndsay Mathews of Henrietta was presented with the Julius Olsen Medal. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in Bible and political science. The Olsen Medal is awarded annually to the graduate who has the highest grade average, has exemplified the highest scholarly achievement, and has completed at least 90 semester hours of residence credit at HSU.

Kyle Timmermann of Rockwall was presented with the George Skiles Anderson Award. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor of business administration degree, majoring in economics and finance. The George Skiles Anderson Award is presented to the senior man, who having spent three or more years in residence at HSU, has excelled in character, personal development and service to the university.Tarleton State University students inducted into honors societiesSeveral area residents were recently inducted into honors societies at Tarleton State University.

Todd Byers of Coleman, Keaton Hancock of Comanche, Dillon O'Dell of Woodson, Maria Pina of Comanche and Shandale Riley of Comanche were inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma national honor society.

Michelle Phillips and Ronald Wheless, both from Abilene, were inducted into the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business Administration.Howard Payne University students inducted into Sigma Beta DeltaTwo area residents were recently inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society at Howard Payne University's School of Business. They are Timber Curtis of Olden and Tina Fuentes of Bangs.Des Moines University graduateCaleb Dickison of Abilene recently received a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines University.

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University News 6/2/2012