SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The Department of Humanities at Evangel University has announced its 2026 graduation awards. The awards were presented during the traditional undergraduate baccalaureate service held on Thursday, May 7 in the Robert H. Spence Chapel.
The Humanities Department includes a creative spectrum of studies in foreign languages, literature, and fine and performing arts.
Students gain hands-on experience through a variety of public-facing showcases, including theatre productions, a student art gallery, the Epiphany fine-arts magazine, coffeehouse poetry readings, The Write Place lab, and a variety of Artist Series events.
The following awards were presented:
Outstanding Graduate in English Education
Mallie Burns
Outstanding Graduate in English: Literature
Meghan Galindo
Outstanding Graduate in English: Writing
Caylin Plaisance
Outstanding Graduate in English: TESOL
Catherine Wilhelm
Outstanding Graduate in French
Isabelle Santmyire
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish
Joy Breig
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish Education
Allison Williams
Outstanding Graduate in Theatre
Miriella Dilse
Outstanding Graduate in Theatre/Speech Education
Christian Redding
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About Evangel University
Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive, Spirit-led Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, Evangel educates and equips students to serve the Church and society globally.
Recent recognition includes:
- Top 15% of Christian Colleges in America — Niche (2026)
- Top Performer in Social Mobility — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Best Christian University — Colleges of Distinction (2026)
Evangel also holds program accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology, and is certified as an Excellence in Giving university. Learn more at evangel.edu.