AMES, IOWA (December 22, 2020) This fall, 2,001 students earned degrees from Iowa State University. The graduates were recognized in a virtual ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuing a practice started last spring, Iowa State prepared graduation day gift boxes for all graduating students. It included a cardinal-and-gold tassel, musical card from President Wintersteen that plays "Pomp and Circumstance," diploma cover, streamer tube, I-State car window decal, Iowa State lapel pin, honor cords if applicable and a free introductory membership to the alumni association.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE (if listed), MAJOR(S), HONORS PROGRAM (if listed)

Ames, IA 

LuVern Wooge III, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Bennett, IA

Madalyn Timmerman, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Honors Program Member, Summa Cum Laude

Bettendorf, IASarah Bartlett, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Sarah Bartlett, Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Honors Program Member, Magna Cum Laude

Katherine Braught, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Honors Program Member, Summa Cum Laude

Joshua Bump, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Brittany Carlson, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Zachary Corrigan, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Courtney Dankert, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude

Cole Finnegan, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Haley Humphries, Bachelor of Science, Statistics

Emily Kirik, Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (H SCI), Summa Cum Laude

Vignesh Krishnan, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Cum Laude

Sarah Mendel, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Cum Laude

Alena Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health

Blue Grass, IA

Tara Peeters, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Systems Technology

Camanche, IA

Justin Sampson, Master of Education, Education

Clinton, IA

Noah Buikema, Master of Accounting, Accounting and Accounting

Abraham Fisher, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, Honors Program Member, Magna Cum Laude 

Coal Valley, IL

Scott Zmuda, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Colona, IL

Adam Miller, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering, Cum Laude

Davenport, IA

Gary Adkins, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude

Collin Bell, Bachelor of Music, Music

Hannah Haut, Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

Hannah Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Summa Cum Laude

Natalia Kirby, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude

Alexia Mayes, Bachelor of Science, Finance

Dominic Mirr, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Jacob Paulsen, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Industrial Design

Thomas Schebler, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude

Bridget Schnell, Bachelor of Science, Accounting; World Languages and Cultures

DeWitt, IA

Timothy Frandsen, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies

Daniel Kranovich, Bachelor of Science, Management, Summa Cum Laude

Mathew Townsley, Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture-Professional Degree, Summa Cum Laude

Eldridge, IA

Nathan Boddicker, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health

Christopher Boland, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Elkins Park, PA

Sharon Pender, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Geneseo, IL

Payton Conard, Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

Goose Lake, IA

Justin Swanton, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, Magna Cum Laude

Justin Swanton, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Magna Cum Laude

Grand Mound, IA

Allison Monroe, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Emma Olson, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business and Economics, Magna Cum Laude

Grandview, IA

Rayne Lopez, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Le Claire, IA

Stephanie Moore, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude

Lone Tree, IA

Wyatt Westfall, Bachelor of Science, Agronomy and Seed Science, Cum Laude

Long Grove, IA

Shane Dierickx, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business and Economics

Maysville, IA

Colby Lafrenz, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Milan, IL

Arieanna Murley, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cum Laude

Moline, IL

Zachary Manary, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Morrison, IL

Sydney Beveroth, Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, Summa Cum Laude

Muscatine, IA

Carly Bates, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cum Laude

Brooklyn Heuer, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering

Rock Island, IL

Cade Kosche, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Austin Mendoza, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Walcott, IA

Jade Jones, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

West Liberty, IA

Jenna Giamba, Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Magna Cum Laude

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