PELLA, (05/24/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 12. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 323 graduates from 16 states and four foreign countries.

Ryan Allison, of Rock Island, graduated with a major in exercise science

Katelyn Baker, of Davenport, graduated with a major in business management

Melissa Blanchard, of Davenport, graduated with a major in Spanish

Kelsey Howard, of Davenport, graduated with a major in religion

Melanie Louis, of Davenport, graduated with a major in biology

Alison Miller, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science

Victoria Turley, of Eldridge, graduated with a major in English

Michael Furlong, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science

Central College is a private, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree, along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2011 U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

More information about Central College is available at www.central.edu or by calling 877-462-3687.

Kayle Ziegenhorn from Illinois City, Ill., Graduates from Brenau University

GAINESVILLE, GA (05/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Kayle Ziegenhorn from Ill. City, Ill., graduated from Brenau University with a Master of Business Administration degree after focusing studies on accounting.

Brenau conferred 786 degrees on 762 undergraduate and graduate recipients - some of whom have completed dual degree programs for both bachelor's and master's degrees. All told Brenau awarded 341 graduate diplomas and 430 undergraduate diplomas at commencement ceremonies May 4 and May 5 at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville.

Local Students Graduate from Creighton University

OMAHA, NE (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- The following area students from your area were awarded degrees from Creighton University during the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May. 12, 2012.

Stephanie Haas of Davenport earned a Bachelor of Science degree .

John Dunn of Eldridge earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree .

Jill Schmidt of Eldridge earned a doctor of occupational therapy degree .

CNN news anchor and former White House correspondent Suzanne Malveaux was the commencement speaker and received an hororary Doctor of Humane Letters.

About Creighton University: Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Omaha, Neb., enrolls more than 4,100 undergraduate and 3,200 professional school and graduate students.  For more information, visit our website at: www.creighton.edu

Kaitlyn Gutheil Graduates During Culver-Stockton College Commencement

Bettendorf, IA, native Kaitlyn Gutheil received a BA degree during the 156th Commencement held Saturday, May 12, 2012 on the campus of Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Gutheil majored in English while attending Culver-Stockton.

A photo slideshow of Culver-Stockton's 2012 graduation ceremony is available online at http://www.flickr.com/photos/c-sc/sets/72157629695727472/with/7183378908/.

Local Student Graduates from Azusa Pacific

AZUSA, CA (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Sat., May 5, 2012. They joined nearly 1,400 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.

Bettendorf resident Matthew Atha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a second Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 51 undergraduate majors, 30 master's degrees, 13 credentials, 8 doctoral programs, and 14 certificates, the university offers its more than 9,900 students a quality education on campus, online, and at seven regional centers throughout Southern California.

Local students graduate from Huntington University

HUNTINGTON, IN (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- Local Huntington University students participated in the 114th Commencement exercises on May 12.

The following local students were members of the Class of 2012:

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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