Lockwood, the daughter of Jeff and Lora Lockwood, received a degree in nursing. She graduated cum laude.
McGee, the daughter of Daniel and Patricia McGee, received a degree in art and communication studies.
Rose, the daughter of Kevin and Mary Ann Rose, received a degree in management and accounting. She graduated magna cum laude.
Luther senior Elisabeth Athas of Blue Grass, Iowa, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, in Luther's Regents Center. Athas, the daughter of Mark and Vickie Athas, received a degree in theatre and management. She graduated cum laude.
Luther seniors Tyler Crowe, Michael Ehrecke, Caleb Freund and Abby Greufe of Davenport, Iowa, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, in Luther's Regents Center.Crowe, the son of David Crowe and Katie Hanson, received a degree in biology and chemistry.
Ehrecke, the son of Mark and Nancy Ehrecke, received a degree in theatre.
Freund, the son of Melodi Freund, received a degree in physical education.
Greufe, the daughter of Paul and Tara Greufe, received a degree in political science.
Luther senior Kelli Golinghorst of Dixon, Iowa, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, in Luther's Regents Center. Golinghorst, the daughter of David and Linda Golinghorst, received a degree in political science and economics. She graduated magna cum laude.Luther senior Matthew McKinney of Donahue, Iowa, participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015 at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, in Luther's Regents Center. McKinney, the son of Gregory and Sandra McKinney, received a degree in biology. He graduated cum laude.
Luther President Paula Carlson congratulated the graduates and introduced Mike Danforth, a 1995 graduate of Luther and executive producer of National Public Radio's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" who gave the commencement address.
Charlie Leonard, Luther class of 2000, received the Luther College Young Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement of Luther alumni in their vocation or avocation that have graduated in the last 15 years. Leonard's work with countless children and their families through his theatre company Blue Water fills a void for students who are not getting opportunities in the arts.
Libby Logsden, Luther class of 2015, was awarded the Luther College Jenson Medal; an award presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the college through service to students and the college community.
A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,400, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.
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