RIPON, WI (05/22/2013)(readMedia)-- Murray Stoffa of River Falls, WI graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ripon College on May 12, 2013 with a English major.
Author, blogger and statistician Nate Silver of The New York Times served as the commencement speaker for the graduation exercises, Ripon College's one hundred forty-seventh, helping the College make The Washington Post's list of Biggest Commencement Speakers of 2013 at number 8. Silver, along with Dr. Steven Brams, renowned game theorist and professor of political science at New York University (NYU), were bestowed honorary degrees for achievements in their fields. This year's Distinguished Educator Award was presented to Andrew Britton of Oshkosh West High School.
Stoffa is the child of COL Donald A. Stoffa of Davenport, IA .
