LAMONI, IA (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Graceland University celebrates the graduation achievement of 500 graduates, hailing from 38 states and 11 countries. Graceland graduates were awarded 313 bachelor's degrees, 181 master's degrees, and the very first six Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Graceland at the 117th Annual Commencement Convocation held Sunday, May 18, 2014, on the Lamoni, Iowa, campus.

The following area students were among the 2014 graduating class:

Elizabeth Kempnich of Davenport, IA, graduated with a Master of Education.

Sarah Murphy of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.

Todd Stone of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing.

Jenna Washko of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Education.

Congratulations to all our Graceland Grads!

Graceland University, founded in 1895, creates learning communities where students develop their potential for meaningful, productive lives. Offering residential and non-residential environments, Graceland boasts more than 50 academic majors and programs and over 50 clubs and organizations. Graceland stresses the joy of lifelong learning, the rigor of intellectual discipline, and the relationship of both to a satisfying professional and personal life. A sense of community prospers throughout the world with a vibrant Graceland alumni network.

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