AMES, IOWA (January 12, 2022) — More than 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held December 17-18 at the Hilton Coliseum.
Lisa Schulte Moore, professor of natural resource ecology and management and associate director of Iowa State's Bioeconomy Institute, spoke at the graduate ceremony. Alumna Cara Heiden, retired co-president of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Des Moines, gave the undergraduate address.
During the undergraduate ceremony, university leaders will award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Herbert Allen (Al) Myers, founder and president of Ames-based Ag Leader, for his achievements as an agricultural engineer, inventor, innovator, entrepreneur, and global pioneer in precision agriculture.
Following are graduates from your area:
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE (if listed), MAJOR(S), HONORS PROGRAM (if listed)
Alpha, IL
Michael Welch, Doctor of Philosophy, Veterinary Microbiology
Bettendorf, IA
Ryan Brohm, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Eli Gaeta, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program Member
Lucas Keller, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
Kelsie Norris, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude
Carrie Peterson, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Kaylee Schriver, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Schwartz, Bachelor of Science, Culinary Food Science - Human Sciences, Cum Laude
Camanche, IA
Lea Lefebure, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude
Cambridge, IL
Hunter Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Hunter Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Cedar Rapids, IA
Aubree Langhurst, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude
Clinton, IA
Alex Cruthis, Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Bethany Tegeler, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Davenport, IA
Olivia Adams-Moulton, Bachelor of Arts, World Languages and Cultures, Summa Cum Laude
Noah Berkland, Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security Engineering
Mitchell Black, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Mitchell Black, Master of Business, Business Administration
John Gorzney, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Cum Laude
Xavier Marshall, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Maxwell Martinez, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering
Maxwell Martinez, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering
Micheal Thai, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
DeWitt, IA
Jason Burmeister, Bachelor of Science, History
Emma Haley, Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Sierra Petersen, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health
Jacob Reemtsma I, Bachelor of Science, Horticulture
Audrey Wilkins, Bachelor of Science, Management
Eldridge, IA
Andrew Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Bret Knous, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Bret Knous, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Luke Knous, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Luke Knous, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Fruitland, IA
Jacob Martinez, Bachelor of Science, History
Jacob Martinez, Bachelor of Science, History
Fulton, IL
Maddison Wiersema, Master of Science, Animal Physiology
Maddison Wiersema, Master of Science, Animal Physiology
Galva, IL
Kristen VanDeVelde, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, Magna Cum Laude
Geneseo, IL
Joshua Hart, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Braden Robinson, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Logan Weber, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Charles Wiese, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Systems Technology
Goose Lake, IA
Sam Mull, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Illinois City, IL
Nathan Parchert, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
LeClaire, IA
Kade Coudron, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management
Kade Coudron, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management
Andrew Witters, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude
Milan, IL
Thomas Mack, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Morrison, IL
Kyle McCoy, Master of Accounting, Accounting
Muscatine, IA
Rodolfo Calderon, Bachelor of Science, Biology (AGLS)
Taylor Mandsager, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Sara Mitchell, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (LAS), Magna Cum Laude
Hannah Spies, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
Hannah Spies, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
Orion, IL
Abigail Carey, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
Paige Stropes, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
Princeton, IA
Rylyn Fletcher, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Tipton, IA
Mackenzie Waltz, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Wheatland, IA
Alexis Schwien, Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Wilton, IA
Tyler Hartman, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
