Iowa State University
AMES – At Iowa State University’s fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 17, 2,148 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,769 undergraduate degrees, 258 master’s degrees, one veterinary medicine degree and 120 doctor of philosophy degrees.
Of the students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 455 graduated with “With Distinction” (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude). Twenty students graduated both with distinction and as members of the Honors Program.
Students graduating from the area include:
Branden Harding of Afton – Bachelor of Science in community and regional planning
Matthew Kerns of Clearfield – Master of Business in business administration
Jeremy Weese of Creston – Bachelor of Arts in anthropology
Jacob Wolfe of Creston – Bachelor of Science in psychology, magna cum laude
Clay Ramsey of Greenfield – Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies, Sociology
Jacob Waddingham of Macksburg – Master of Business in business administration
Megan Doubleday of Mount Ayr – Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude
Hannah Fletchall of Mount Ayr – Bachelor of Science in psychology, cum laude
Kayla Hoskins of Prescott – Bachelor of Science in financial counseling and planning
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Grand View University
DES MOINES – Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to the following Grand View University students for the 2016 fall semester.
Alli Thomsen of Creston was named to the president’s list for earning a GPA of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.
Grand View University, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, is an independent, liberal arts university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Grinnell College
GRINNELL – Rebecca Siglin, daughter of Richard J. Siglin of Creston, has been named to the Grinnell College dean’s list for the fall semester 2016. Siglin is one of 261 students honored for outstanding academic achievement by Grinnell College. To make the dean’s list, students must have a GPA of 3.75 or above.
Since its founding in 1846, Grinnell has become one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,600 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries. Grinnell's rigorous academic program emphasizes excellence in education for students in the liberal arts; the college offers the B.A. degree in a range of departments across the humanities, arts and sciences. Grinnell has a strong tradition of social responsibility and action, and self-governance and personal responsibility are key components of campus life. More information about Grinnell College is available at www.grinnell.edu.
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University of Central Missouri
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Jessica Perry of Creston earned a place on the fall 2016 semester dean’s list at University of Central Missouri. Perry’s academic work earned her a place on the 4.0 list.
Founded in 1871, University of Central Missouri is a comprehensive regional university which offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs for more than 12,000 students.
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Buena Vista University
STORM LAKE – The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Buena Vista University (BVU). Students named to the dean’s list must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 for the semester, based on a 4.0 grade point system, and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.
Ryan Jensen of Bridgewater
Attending BVU’s Creston site:
Jennifer Baucom of Creston
Kelsey Berry of Creston
Dawn Daily of Creston
Abbie Donehoo of Lenox
Angela Longfellow of Corning
Cassidi Moses of Lenox
Shane Murphy of Creston
Shelly Parsons of Creston
Amy Scroggie of Murray
Since 1891, Buena Vista University has prepared students for lifelong success and blends liberal arts with real-world applications. The traditional campus on the shores of Storm Lake hosts students in a variety of majors and pre-professional programs, including elementary, secondary and special education; business and accounting; and biological and chemical sciences. BVU's 16 degree-completion locations, online and graduate programs expand student potential with a pace and academic rigor designed for working adults and a variety of class formats that make scheduling even more convenient. BVU is an affordable option for all students and, combined with its academic programs, has led U.S. News and World Report to rank BVU as the third best value school among Midwest Regional Colleges. Visit www.bvu.edu.
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Luther College
DECORAH – Hannah Maxa, Luther College senior of Lenox, has been named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list.
Luther College’s fall 2016 dean’s list includes 717 students; 114 first-years, 182 sophomores, 181 juniors and 240 seniors. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D).
A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,150, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more information about Luther visit the college's website at www.luther.edu.
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Upper Iowa University
FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University (UIU) announces the dean’s list for the 2016 fall semester. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.
Silvester Rutto, an accounting major from Creston, was among the honorees.
Founded in 1857, UIU is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 5,800 students – nationally and internationally – at its Fayette campus and 25 U.S. education centers. UIU is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.
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Mercy College of Health Sciences
DES MOINES – Stephanie Smith of Greenfield and Joseph Jenkins of Orient have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a GPA between 3.5 and 3.749, in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.
To learn more about the health science programs offered at Mercy College, visit the website at www.mchs.edu. Mercy College is the only Catholic college in Central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Northwest Technical College
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Chance Sheffield of Bedford earned dean’s list honors from Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, Minnesota, at the conclusion of the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, NTC students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 GPA during the semester. A total of 114 students earned fall 2016 dean’s list honors from the college.
Northwest Technical College, located in northern Minnesota’s lake district, is an open, inviting technological learning organization. For more than 40 years, the college has valued life long learning and the worth and dignity of all people. The college serves 900 students with a high-quality education, an open-enrollment policy and affordable tuition. NTC offers nearly 60 degree, diploma and certificate programs in areas such as business, health, human and protective services and environmental and industrial technology. Classes are offered on the Bemidji campus, online or as a combination of both. NTC is a member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. For more, visit ntcmn.edu.