IOWA CITY, IOWA (January 20, 2022) — Elissa Hennings of Bettendorf, Iowa, was one of only 73 students to receive two degrees last month from the University of Iowa. All told, nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students were awarded their degrees at commencement ceremonies that marked the end of the 2021 fall semester.
Hennings earned two Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from the Tippie College of Business. The programs of study were Accounting and Finance.
Despite the challenges of navigating their college education through a pandemic, Hawkeyes like Hennings persisted. They continued to excel and stretch. To engage and choose and serve.
Take for example, the 22 students and alumni who won Fulbright scholarships to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad, making Iowa a top-producing institution of Fulbright students nationally for the sixth consecutive year. Or the students who produce The Daily Iowan, which was named an Online Pacemaker winner by the Associated Press for 2020-21 as well as the 2021 Iowa Newspaper of the Year by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Or the nineteen honors students whose retelling of The Great Gatsby garnered a film option.
Not only have our students persisted, they have pushed to achieve more. Hundreds of student volunteers raised funds for Dance Marathon, helping pediatric cancer patients and their families at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, while the student-run UI Mobile Clinic offered free telehealth services and vaccinated more than 1,000 people.
To learn more about Iowa's 2021 fall graduates, click HERE.
About the University of Iowa
As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.
From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative-writing program in the US, students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.
Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.
To learn more about the University of Iowa, click HERE.
