Drake University
DES MOINES – The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2017 semester.
Rebecca Gross of Fontanelle, Doctor of pharmacy and Master of public administration
Katelin Hardisty of Lorimor, Doctor of pharmacy
Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, enrolling more than 3,200 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from approximately 40 states and 40 countries. Students choose from more than 70 majors, minors and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools. Drake students, faculty and staff take advantage of the wealth of cultural, recreational and business opportunities found in Iowa’s capital city. In return, Drake enriches the city through its own cultural offerings, considerable economic impact and many service-learning endeavors, which channel the talent and energy of the Drake students toward meeting the needs of the community.
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Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Alicia Reed of Lenox has received her MBA in healthcare management from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 33rd semi-annual commencement ceremony July 15 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and celebrated the graduation of more than 10,000 graduates.
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves 82,000 students and 87,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation's leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 20 years, the university has become a leading force in changing lives of through education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.
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University of Northwestern - St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The following student was named to the spring 2017 semester dean’s list at University of Northwestern - St. Paul (UNW). The dean’s list includes full-time students with a GPA during the semester of 3.65 out of 4.0 or higher.
Bryanna Daggett, formerly of Creston, was on the dean’s list with highest honors.
UNWl is a nondenominational Christian university in St. Paul, Minnesota. With a Biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers more than 75 areas of undergraduate study, six master’s degrees and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 16 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.
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Northwest Missouri State University
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The office of the registrar and graduate school at Northwest Missouri State University have released the names of students who completed requirements for degrees at the conclusion of the 2017 spring trimester.
Degree recipients include Bachelor of science (B.S.) and Master of business administration (M.B.A.).
Audrey Rose Bolinger of Afton – M.B.A.
Sydney Shai Weis of Afton – B.S. animal science
*Kyle Eric Yehle of Bedford – B.S. mass media: sports media – cum laude
Taylor Jo Henkenius of Bridgewater – B.S. agricultural business
Andrea Lynn Boswell of Corning – B.S. theatre: performance
Cooper Rae Bailey of Creston – B.S. animal science
*Adam Christopher Bochart of Creston – B.S. mass media: broadcast production – cum laude
Ryan Lee Cook of Creston – B.S. management information systems
Chisum John Downing of Creston – B.S. agricultural business
Melanie Ann Marvin of Creston – B.S. foods and nutrition: dietetics
Matthew Joe Waltz of Creston – B.S. agricultural business
Emily Rose Wignall of Creston – B.S. foods and nutrition: dietetics
Heath R. Evans of Diagonal – B.S. agricultural business
Jessica Lee Johnson of Gravity – B.S. animal science
Madison Marie Douglas of Lenox – B.S. psychology
*Todd A. Stoaks of Lenox – B.S. agricultural business – cum laude
Jena Lynn James of Mount Ayr – B.S. agricultural science
*Chrystal Lee Patten of Orient – B.S. agricultural business – cum laude
*cum laude – cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.74.