Scott Turpen, dean of the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences,
left, poses with some of the college’s top graduates. Front row, from left, are: Gisele
Girones, Kassandra Dutro and Riley Frankel. Back row, from left, are: Jocelyn Petersen,
Grant Dillivan, Carson Almand, Bryce Schlachter and Cord Anderson. Not pictured are
Karter Dunham and Joseph “Jojo” Edwards. (UW Photo)
The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) recently recognized 10
graduates at its annual awards luncheon.
Each year, top graduates are nominated by faculty members in their respective areas
of study. Students are selected based on GPA and the strength of the nomination letter.
The names of the recipients are placed on a plaque by the A&S auditorium.
“I am immensely proud to extend my congratulations to our exceptional group of top
graduates,” says Scott Turpen, dean of the UW College of Arts and Sciences. “Their
dedication, curiosity and passion for their fields of study have set them apart, embodying
the spirit of excellence that defines A&S.”
The 2024 A&S top graduates, listed by hometown and major, are:
-- Carson Almand, of Midlothian, Texas, musical theater and communication.
-- Cord Anderson, of Windsor, Colo., criminal justice and sociology.
-- Grant Dillivan, of Powell, criminal justice and psychology.
-- Karter Dunham, of Worland, English and journalism.
-- Kassandra Dutro, of Casper, anthropology.
-- Joseph “Jojo” Edwards, from New Mexico, anthropology.
-- Riley Frankel, of Plainfield, Ill., communication.
-- Gisele Girones, of Miami, Fla., political science.
-- Jocelyn Petersen, of Greeley, Colo., communication.
-- Bryce Schlachter, of Cheyenne, jazz performance.
“As these students embark on their next endeavors, I have every confidence that they
will continue to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond,” Turpen
says.
For more information, call the A&S Dean’s Office at (307) 766-4106 or email asdean1@uwyo.edu.
