DUBUQUE, Iowa (June 20, 2017) - Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, awarded degrees and honors at its 174th Commencement Ceremony on May 13, 2017. Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students to make an impact. Known for superb teaching and academics, Clarke offers more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and five graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke's 55-acre campus is a blend of historic buildings and new, state-of-the-art facilities. -30- The following area students were honored at the ceremony: (HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(s))
Bettendorf, IA Sara Bytnar, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nursing Donna Pohl, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nursing Clinton, IA Jessica Rae Spooner, Bachelor of Science Nursing, Nursing, Psychology Comanche, IA Olivia N. Vogel, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education Davenport, IA Dylan T. Kester, Bachelor of Arts, Sport Management De Witt, IA Christina Thornburg, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nursing Goose Lake, IA Morgan E. McAleer, Bachelor of Science Nursing, Nursing Connor C. Soenksen, Bachelor of Science Nursing, Nursing Le Claire, IA Sarah Jacobs, Doctor or Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Port Byron, IL Dawnell Edette McIntosh, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nursing
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