AMES, IOWA (January 9, 2023) — Nearly 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held December 16-17 at Hilton Coliseum.
Following are graduates from your area:
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE (if listed), MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)
Atalissa, IA
Parker Werling, Bachelor of Science, Agronomy
Bettendorf, IA
Megan Dague, Bachelor of Science, Animal Ecology
Elizabeth Gehrmann, Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Richa Patel, Master of Engineering, Computer Engineering and Cyber Security
Kassandra Posey, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Alexander Stamer, Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering
Alexander Stamer, Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering
Davenport, IA
Bruce Bitwayiki, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Adolfo Chavez, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Angus Cornish, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Joseph Deckert, Bachelor of Science, Animal Ecology
Ashlyn Haack, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member
Jacob Laufenberg, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Industrial Design, Magna Cum Laude
Yajaira Navarro, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Augustine Rosas, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Brandon Ruddell, Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology
Olivia Saul, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member
Mallory Tope, Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication and Political Science, Magna
Cum Laude
Matthew Townsend, Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering
Matthew Townsend, Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering
Tyler Williams, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
De Witt, IA
Kalli Bossom, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude
Bradley Gannon, Master of Science, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Colby Ridgley, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health
Eldridge, IA
Benjamin Kroeger, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Natalie Mitchell, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering
Jaelyn Mulligan, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cum Laude
Jaelyn Mulligan, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude
Fulton, IL
Rikki King, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Iowa City, IA
Savannah Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Moline, IL
Alex Branham, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (AGLS)
Alex Branham, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (AGLS)
Cole Caleo, Master of Business, Business Administration
Joshua Powell, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Morrison, IL
Isaac Damhoff, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Muscatine, IA
Sarah McKillip, Bachelor of Science, Agronomy
Sarah Whitmer, Bachelor of Science, Genetics (AGLS)
Prophetstown, IL
Rachel Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management, Summa Cum Laude
Rachel Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management, Summa Cum Laude
Rock Island, IL
Json Rangel, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Silvis, IL
Victoria Bonilla, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Tipton, IA
Zachary Ford, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Kara Gravert, Master of Arts, Anthropology
Viola, IL
Adam Barber, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering
West Liberty, IA
Brent Meyers, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Wheatland, IA
Alexis Schroeder, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Ashley Vanderheiden, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Ashley Vanderheiden, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Wilton, IA
Bryce Lafrenz, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude
Windsor Heights, IA
Taryn Carey, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, spoke at the graduate ceremony. Alumnus Suku Radia, who retired in 2017 as chief executive officer (CEO) of Bankers Trust and currently serves as an executive-in-residence in the Ivy College of Business, gave the undergraduate address.
