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may seventeenth, two thousand twenty-five, ten o’clock in the morning
the academic processional ...............
Land of Hope and Glory:
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Edward Elgar
the call to order
Mark Ernst Board of Trustees
the national anthem Havyn Fish Class of 2025
the drake hymn ........................
introduction of platform
Lauren E. Low Class of 2025
Marty Martin party and remarks President of the University
the presentation of the drake medal
madelyn m. levitt awards
2024–2025 oreon e. scott award...........
Joe Aiello Board of Trustees
Sue J. Mattison Provost of the University
Ashley Dyson recipient remarks Class of 2025
the presentation of candidates Provost Mattison
the conferring of degrees
the presentation of diplomas ..............
President Martin
President Martin and Deans of the Colleges and Schools
alumni welcome Paul LeFort jo ‘91
the academic recessional
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, Edward Elgar
Drake University is honored to present the Drake Medal to Peggy Fisher, FA’70, and Larry Stelter for their significant, long-term service to Drake University and personal commitment to the University’s quality and character.
Peggy and Larry have built a meaningful and accomplished life dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. Together, they have faithfully served Drake University for more than 30 years and created positive change that will benefit students, faculty, and staff for generations to come.
Peggy graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in design from Drake University, which launched her distinguished career in the field. Following graduation, she started her own design agency before joining the Meredith Corporation as art director for Country Home magazine. In 1994, she joined Larry at the Stelter Company, first as creative director and then as CEO. Fueled by a belief that generosity can change the world, the couple guided the company in its commitment to serving nonprofits and grew a joint passion for helping others through philanthropy.
For nearly 20 years, Peggy has served as a member of Drake University’s Board of Trustees. In 2019, she became the first woman to serve as chair of the governing board. During her time on the Board, Peggy co-chaired the distinctlyDrake campaign, which generated $216 million for the University. More recently, she served on the steering committee for The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave and Bold, which raised more than $265 million.
In addition to Peggy’s visionary leadership as a trustee, together, she and Larry made a financial contribution to The Ones campaign of $3.3 million. For almost 30 consecutive years, the couple has generously supported Drake’s commitment to transform lives and strengthen communities. Peggy and Larry have elevated the student-athlete experience through financial gifts to Drake Athletics with significant support of the men’s and women’s basketball programs, including the development of the Shivers Basketball Practice Facility. They funded the Peggy Fisher & Larry Stelter Endowed Chair of Magazine & Brand Media and regularly engage with students and faculty within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition, the couple has invested in many capital projects, including the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club, the Johansen Student Center, a Knapp Center renovation, the Drake Plaza, and Quad Creek development.
Peggy and Larry are exemplars of what it means to be servant-leaders. Their unwavering support, generosity, and leadership has created a legacy at Drake. Today, it is our great honor to present the Drake Medal to Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter in recognition of their enduring commitment to Drake University and the transformative power of giving back.
the madelyn m. levitt mentor of the year award 2025
In 1994, the Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year Award was created in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty and staff achievement and academic excellence.
This award honors commitment to student success on the Drake campus and recognizes faculty and staff who exhibit:
• An outstanding commitment to student success in and out of the classroom
• Integrity in personal relationships
• Typifying the ideal student mentor
the madelyn m. levitt teacher of the year award 2025
Since 1994, the Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year Award has recognized a faculty member for his or her superior teaching. The award is named in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty achievement and academic excellence.
This award recognizes the Drake University faculty member who best demonstrates excellence in teaching, inspirational leadership, and intellectual rigor through:
• An informed mind in inspirational dialogue with students
• Integrity in personal relationships
• Rigor in intellectual endeavors
• Contagious enthusiasm for her/his subject matter
the madelyn m. levitt scholar of the year award 2025
The Madelyn M. Levitt Scholar of the Year Award was created in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty achievement and academic excellence.
This award recognizes a faculty member whose scholarly work demonstrates:
• Excellence in academic rigor, with scholarship disseminated through recognized peer-reviewed outlets
• A meaningful impact on society beyond the academic sphere
• Rigor in intellectual endeavors
• A sustained commitment to advancing knowledge in ways that benefit both the academic community and the broader public
marshal of the university and master of ceremonies
Craige C. Wrenn
Professor of Pharmacology
assistant marshals of the university
Rachel Paine Professor of Political Science
Kelly B. Bruhn
Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication/Associate Dean
Stacy Gnacinski
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
Thomas H. Root
Associate Professor of Finance
faculty marshals
Jen Thoma
Associate Professor of Education
John P. Rovers
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
announcing of graduates
Charles Phillips
Professor of Pharmacy Administration/Associate Dean
bachelor degrees
Elise McKenna Ambler
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Paige Helena Anderson
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Isabel Aramburu
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Kennedy Boyd
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Leetal Dorit Sivana Cohn
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Benjamin Henry Connolly
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Ethan J. Duesterhaus
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Shelley Marie Engel
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Davia Goette
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Anesa Imann Hajdarevic
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Maria Husting
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Rachel E. Kaiser
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Taylor Kemp
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Ian Seamus Ford McDonald
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Candidates Presented by Dean Ryan M. Wise
Professor Kevin Lam and
Professor Tonia Land, Marshals
Bridgid Olk Miller
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Mark Pepper
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Briandrias Marchelle Rhodes
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Graham Robinson
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Rachel Lynn Roen
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Asa Schuemann
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Charlie L. Schwab
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Savannah Lynn Smith
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Madeline Streepy
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Khennedy Rhyne Terrell
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Juliana Valentina Ward
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Izabella Wolfe
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Nicole Zdunczyk
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Emily Zimmerman
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
of fine arts
Candidates Presented by Dean Gesine Gerhard
Professor David Skidmore and
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Talbert, Marshals
bachelor degrees
Ahmed Abdelfattah
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Eman Abdelfattah
B.S., Kinesiology
Note Aguilar
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Veronica Aguilar
B.A., Sociology
Aleeza Ahmar
B.A., Rhetoric and Media Studies, Law, Politics & Society
Adowek Machar Ajoung
B.S., Neuroscience
Elijah Sveinn Alsop
B.A., American Politics, Economics
Hayden Nicole Altena
B.S., Kinesiology
Jordyn T. Althaus
B.A., Physics, Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Elise McKenna Ambler
B.A., History
Hannah G. Andersen
B.S., Computer Science
Cayden Anderson
B.A., International Relations, Law, Politics & Society
Ian Anderson
B.A., Philosophy
Karissa Anderson
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Spanish
Magnus Andrew
B.S., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Isabel Aramburu
B.A., History
Drake Ashmore
B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience
Jessica Lizbeth Avianeda Blanco
B.A., International Relations
Faith Bailey
B.A., Computer Science
Carmon Baker
B.A., Spanish
Samuel Basala
B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics
JJ Bauer
B.S., Computer Science
Rylee Jo Beardsworth
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.S., Environmental Science
Taryn Beenblossom
B.A., History, Spanish
Chiara Belfico
B.A., International Relations
Lauren Victoria Benson
B.A., Sociology
Angel R. Castro Berber
B.S., Computer Science
Morgan Bergstrom
B.S., Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science
Taylor L. Bierman
B.A., Biology
Mylo Bissell
B.A., Theatre
Claire Bissmeyer
B.A., International Relations
Payton E. Blahut
B.A., Art History
Will T. Blevins
B.A., American Politics
Avery Bonk
B.S., Kinesiology
Kayla Bonneau
B.A., Psychology, Sociology
Eleanore C. Boomershine
B.A., Psychology, Philosophy
Ariel Bradic
B.A., Politics, International Relations
Laura Marie Breyen
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Ava Brigham
B.A., Psychology
Grace Brinker
B.A., Chemistry
Bridget Brombach
B.S., Data Analytics, Computer Science
Allison Brotherton
B.S., Zoo & Conservation Science
Cooper Brown
B.A., Artificial Intelligence
B.S., Computer Science
Ryan Brown
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Brooklin Mia Brumfield
B.A., International Relations
Kerri Buddenhagen
B.A., Painting
Madison Bunton
B.S., Biology
Taylor Bunton
B.S., Environmental Science
August L. Butterworth
B.S., Psychology
Camaryn Butts
B.A., Sociology
Jack Byassee
B.A., Philosophy
Joseph Byrne
B.S., Neuroscience
Ash Canaday
B.S., Zoo & Conservation Science
Erin Carlson
B.A., English
B.S., Psychology
William Carlyon
B.S., Artificial Intelligence
Candace J. Carr
B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change
Nathan Forrest Carter
B.A., Sociology, American Politics
Anastasia Cesarz
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Ana Chacon
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Sarah H. Chastain
B.S., Neuroscience, Computer Science
Supriya Chaudhary
B.S., Neuroscience
Davion Cherwin
B.S., Kinesiology
Blessing Chikelu
B.A., Biology
Campbell C. Christy
B.A., Biology
Adrianna Clark
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Hannah Clark
B.A., English
Vaughn E. Clissold
B.A., Biology
Keira Coady
B.A., International Relations
Leetal Dorit Sivana Cohn
B.A., History
Matt Colbert
B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics
Ruth Conlin
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Erica Louise Copeland
B.A., Rhetoric & Media Studies
Olivia Corey
B.A., English, Psychology
Samantha Lennox Cotter
B.A., Psychology
Andrew Crawford
B.A., International Relations
Jordan Crespo
B.M.E., Music Education
April Cunningham
B.A., Environmental Science
Justin. J. Cunningham
B.S., Kinesiology
Lucy Daniels
B.A., Sociology
Brooke Davies
B.S., Kinesiology
Grace Christine Day
B.S., Kinesiology
Dante DeNardo
B.A., Philosophy
Audrey Dennison
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Isabella Maria DeVito
B.A., Psychology
Bradley E. Dice
B.S., Chemistry
Joshua Alexander Dominguez
B.A., International Relations
Joshua Doolittle
B.S., Kinesiology
Ethan J. Duesterhaus
B.A., English
Leah Duncan
B.A., Spanish
Sydney Dvorak
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Ashley Dyson
B.A., Politics, History
Maya Jean Elting
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Claire Elizabeth Epperson
B.A., Psychology
Christa Fabel
B.A., Philosophy, Sociology, Law, Politics & Society
Summer Rae Fields
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English, Sociology, Rhetoric, Media & Social Change
Rayna Finn
B.A., Environmental Science
Havyn Fish
B.A., Environmental Science, Music
Mackenzie Flatt
B.M., Instrumental Performance
B.M.E., Music Education
Baxter Flynn
B.A., Politics, Law, Politics & Society
Logan Flynn
B.S., Environmental Science
Katherine Elise Fortin-Henriksen
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Angela Foy
B.A., Politics
Annika Fredeen
B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience, Law, Politics & Society
David Freeman
B.A., English
Alec Gabel
B.M., Instrumental Performance
Hailey Garrison
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Chloe Gayer
B.A., American Politics
Marguerite Gillaspie
B.A., American Politics
Emily Lau
B.S., Computer Science
Jamie Elizabeth Lauck
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Piper Lebert
B.S., Computer Science
Nicole Lee
B.S., Psychology
Mio Legaspi
B.M., Music with Business Emphasis
Darcy Dene Lentz
B.A., History
Ellie Lewis
B.A., Mathematics
Raquel Liedtke
B.S., Mathematics
B.A., Physics
Ava Caroline Little
B.S., Environmental Science
Serenity Souriyatai Lo
B.A., International Relations
Meta Lobben
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Amber Loney
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Jose Lopez
B.A., Politics, History
Rowan Lovering
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Lauren E. Low
B.A., Mathematics
Daja Lucas
B.A., Individualized Major: Software Development & Design
Nathan Luu
B.S., Kinesiology
Breckyn Anne Dodd Lyons
B.A., American Politics
Adaire Josephine MacSwain
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jack Magro
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Nora Mahoney
B.S., Environmental Science
Sydney Marchand
B.S., Psychology, Individualized Major: Linguistics
Emma Marie
B.A., Biology
Camille Athena Marquart
B.F.A., Theatre: Acting
Marissa Mai Marquez
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.A., Philosophy
Oliver Marshall
B.A., International Relations
Fiona Rae Martin
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Stephanie G. Mayer
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Erica McGowan
B.A., Politics
Isabelle Rose McGraw
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Lily McIntosh
B.F.A., Drawing
Zachary David Melahoures
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Anna Miller
B.A., Graphic Design
Bridgid Olk Miller
B.A., Spanish
Levi Miller
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Samantha Miller
B.S., Kinesiology
Grace Miner
B.A., English
Savannah Kelani Ming
B.A., Psychology, Rhetoric, Media & Social Change
James Montague III
B.S., Computer Science
Lewis “Mac” Muehlberger
B.M., Piano Performance
Claire Mulder
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Leilani Thandekile Mvusi
B.S., Environmental Science
Leo Nash
B.S., Data Analytics
B.A., Politics, Mathematics
Ryan Nash
B.A., Computer Science
Zakir Naqvi
B.S., Computer Science
Nmesomachukwu C. Ndubueze
B.A., Biology
Logan Joseph Nelson
B.A., Biology
Gia Han Nguyen
B.A., Psychology, Art History
Heather Nguyen
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jason Phi Nguyen
B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics
Sujan Niroula
B.S., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Kylee Njoku
B.S., Neuroscience, Psychology
Anna O’Tool
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Chelsea Olinger
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, History
Soren Olsen
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jenna Olson
B.A., Graphic Design
Lilith Kristine Orne
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Molly M. Paar
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Malynn Pavey
B.S., Zoo & Conservation Science
Hallie Peak
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Elena A. Pearce
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.S., Physics, Mathematics
Edda Margaret Pederson
B.A., Spanish
Grant Peltier
B.A., Psychology
Mark Pepper
B.A., History
Lilliana Perez
B.A., Biology
Xavier Perry
B.M., Instrumental Performance
Nicholas D. Peters
B.S., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Julie Ngoc Pham
B.A., Anthropology & Sociology, Psychology
Thanh Phan
B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics
Catherine M. Pollard
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Jordan Ann Porter
B.A., Psychology
Zoey E. Possehn
B.A., Environmental Science
Sophia Presser
B.S., Psychology
April Pupp
B.A., Chemistry
Ansleigh Novalee Ragan
B.A., History
Alana Clarine Rater
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Conor Jo Rezabek
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Genessis Rico
B.A., Politics, History
Grace Riley
B.A., Politics, International Relations
Graham Robinson
B.A., History
Nayeli Roche-Flores
B.S., Neuroscience
Delaney Rooks
B.S., Chemistry
Savannah Roshek
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology
Lilly Ruiter
B.A., American Politics, Law, Politics & Society
Jane Elaine Marie Rynchek
B.S., Kinesiology
Brennan Rzewuski
B.S., Computer Science
Catalina Samaniego
B.A., International Relations, Economics
Kenji Sazawa Bachmann
B.A., Biology, Drawing
Addison K. Schmierer
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Ryan Schuenke
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.S., Computer Science
Riley Schultz
B.S., Artificial Intelligence
Charlie L. Schwab
B.A., History
Alexandra Shroads
B.S., Zoo & Conservation Science
Corinne Sidebottom
B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience, Economics
Cora Lynn Siemonsma
B.A., Drawing
B.F.A., Theatre: Acting
Joseph W. Simmons
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English
Aigul Simpson
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Taylor Sims
B.S., Environmental Science
Chloe Qianfang Slater
B.A., Sociology, Psychology
Griffin Snow
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Cameron Solen
B.A., Psychology, Sculpture
Sharon Solomon
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.S., Neuroscience
Kalvin Southammavong
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Matthew Stadnika
B.A., Chemistry, Physics
Mia Isabella Stefani
B.A., Anthropology & Sociology
Jillian Rose Stevens
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Candidates Presented by Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez
Associate Professor Jeff Kappen and
Assistant Professor Jayoung Yoon, Marshals
bachelor degrees
Mason Adams
B.S.B.A., Finance
Isaac Allsup
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Hannah G. Andersen
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Sam Anderson
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Chloe Ashley
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Business Law
William B. Bankes
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Hugh Arlington Bartlett III
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kyle Battani
B.S.B.A., Finance
Paige Bedsworth
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Chiara Belfico
B.S.B.A., International Business
Grace Bero
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Dorian Boyland
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Paige Breeding
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Madison Rose Briden
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, Marketing
Arthur J. Britten
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Rece Budde
B.S.B.A., Finance, Economics
Amelia Burnell
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Information Systems
Brendan P. Cain
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
Cameron Caldbeck
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Manuel Campuzano
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Tyliah Calvoni Alice Carter
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, International Business
Peter Cassidy
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Deylin Dean Chandler
B.S.B.A., Finance
Jia Le Chua
B.S.B.A., Finance
Jadon Julie Clarkson
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Caden Collins
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Dominic Cook
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Hayden Cross
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Isabella Maria DeVito
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Matthew W. Dinwiddie
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Leah Duncan
B.S.B.A., International Business
William Ecklund
B.S.B.A., Finance
Katelyn Ellinger
B.S.B.A., Finance
Caitlyn J. Erland
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Aiden Ernsteen
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance
Anthony Esboldt
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Jadyn Elizabeth Feucht
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Jimmy Fiasche
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Information Systems
Vasant Fong
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Isaac Foster
B.S.B.A., Finance
William Franck
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Tim Frantz
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Nikko Ganas
B.S.B.A., Finance
Britni Gill
B.S.B.A., Economics
Rodrigo Gonzalez
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Arianna Grady
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Luke Gregoire
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Accounting
CJ Grisar
B.S.B.A., Finance
Connor Patrick Groff
B.S.B.A., Finance
Hailey Grotluschen
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Meliha Zeynep Gür
B.S.B.A., Economics
Fatah Hassan
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Emma K. Hawkinson
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Information Systems
Nolan Henze
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Jackson Hill
B.S.B.A., Economics, International Business
Breckin Hoechst
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Marlies Cole Hohner
B.S.B.A., Finance, Data Analytics
Noah Honnold
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
Gabriel Johnston Howard
B.S.B.A., Finance
Brianna Rae Hudson
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Julie Anne Huggins
B.S.B.A., Finance
Holden Hughes
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management & Organizational Leadership
Rissa Hurley
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Maia Onda Italia
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Eric Jerdee
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Ethan Jermain
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Gracie Joblinske
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Caitlin Marie Judkins
B.S.B.A., Business Law, Marketing, Management & Organizational Leadership
Trevor John Julga
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kyle Kennedy
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Olivia Kennedy
B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics
Haley Ruth Klein
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Griffin Kohl
B.S.B.A., Finance Data Analytics
Troy Jason Koska
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, Marketing
Ashlynn Kuhn
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Zofia Katarzyna Landowska
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Nicolas Lara-Alarcon
B.S.B.A., International Business, Finance
Jessica Larson
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Vanessa Lee
B.S.B.A., Finance Information Systems
Ellie Lewis
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Ji Wei Lim
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Ava Caroline Little
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Isabella María López
B.S.B.A., Finance, International Business
Tyla Lumley
B.S.B.A., Finance, Economics
Abby Maahs
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Lily Manning
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Dagan Martin
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance
Grace H. McGrane
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Emilie Margaret Meyer
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, Marketing
Brynn Miracle
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Lily Elaine Moat
B.S.B.A., Economics
James Montague III
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Diego Munoz
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Phuong T. Nguyen
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Nicholas Navon Nix
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Liam Nugent
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Molly M. Paar
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
December Paw
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
International Business
David Pearson
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Ella Peterson
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Margaret E. Poltrock
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Zack Post
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Cameron Pugliese
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Aidan Ramsey
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Bryson Rea
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Paxton Reading
B.S.B.A., Finance
Chloe Kay Reicherts
B.S.B.A., Business Law, Finance
Ellen M. Rimsky
B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics
Thea M. Rotto
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, Business Law
Brennan Rzewuski
B.S.B.A., Finance
Madison Delaney Sanchez
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Kaia Schuett
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Riley Schultz
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Will Schultz
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Information Systems
Gracie Marie Shannon
B.S.B.A., Finance
Maxwell Sheridan
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Nicholas Sidor
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Sean Sommerness
B.S.B.A., Finance
Trevor Lane Stevens
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Matthew J. Stokovich
B.S.B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership
Hillary Tan
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Christina A. Timm
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Finance
Phillip Tita
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Ethan Toh
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Jack Upton
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Tiffany VanTassel
B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics
Ethan Vargas
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Taylor Irene Williamson
B.S.B.A., Business Law
Sophie May Wokatsch
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Aliza Woodford
B.S.B.A., Finance
Jacob Yanacheak
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Maxwell A. Yde
B.S.B.A., Finance
Marie Vernon Porto
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Beth Posey
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
B.S.N., Nursing
Kiara K. Riley
B.S., Health Sciences: Public Health
Helen Saldana Morales
B.S.N., Nursing
Allison Jane Schaffer
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Katherine Anne Schmalz
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
B.S.N., Nursing
Cassandra Scupham
B.S.N., Nursing
Mia F. Shipley
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Suzanne Shoemaker
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical, Health Sciences: Public Health
Talia Slovut
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Madelyn Smith
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Shandhan Sureshbabu
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Hayden Thatcher
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
B.S.N., Nursing
Anya Thigpen
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Jessica Thomas
B.S.N., Nursing
Sophie Weis
B.S.N., Nursing
Lily Whitmore
B.S., Health Sciences: Health Care Administration
Raelyn Wilcox
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Starla Wiler
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Kalli Erin Yoder
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Sofia Zelinski
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Holly Zi
B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
B.S.N., Nursing
Candidates Presented by Dean Catherine Staub
Professor Sandy Henry and Associate Professor Ryan Stoldt, Marshals
Carmon Baker
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Ava Barvian
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Alexandra Elizabeth Bates
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, Public Relations
William Frederick Michael Baumgartner
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production, Multimedia Journalism
Payton E. Blahut
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Will T. Blevins
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Ryan Brown
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Samuel Buegler
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication, Digital Media Production
Cody J. Butenhoff
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Patricia Asenet Caldera
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Candace J. Carr
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Maddi Cave
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Strategic Political Communication
Keira Coady
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Erica Louise Copeland
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Piper Davison
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Melanie Dygert
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Will Erbes
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production, Advertising
Mara Camille Fendrich
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
David Freeman
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Charlie Galloway
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Asha Geoghegan
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism, Digital Media Production
Ryan Charles Gledhill
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production, Public Relations
Rodrigo Gonzalez
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Max Green
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Kylie Greer
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Strategic Political Communication
Sarah Greiver
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Abigail Hawkinson
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Advertising
Maria Lynn Heath
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Maria Kathryn Hernandez
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Gavin Hoedl
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Cassidy Raye Hoehne
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Meghan Holloran
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism, Magazine & Brand Media
Haley Horman
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Jayden James
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising, Digital Media Production
Riley Jeanne Jouppi
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production, Advertising
Eva Katherine Kellen
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Strategic Political Communication
Skylar Lathrop
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Multimedia Journalism
Abigail Lynn Lee
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Communication
Ava G. Leigh
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism, Magazine & Brand Media Serenity Souriyatai Lo
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Lauren E. Low
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Michael Mitchell
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Morgen Lily Neuhauser
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations
Anna Serena Nottleson
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Lilith Kristine Orne
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Malynn Pavey
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Catherine M. Pollard
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Margaret E. Poltrock
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Bryson Rea
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Isabella Spah
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Tyler Nicole Strachan
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Emma Faye Stroner
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Mackenzie Swenson
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Ryan Charles Swingler
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Colson Thayer
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism, Magazine & Brand Media
Lauren Amber Theisen
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Heidi Wheeler
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Ethan Williams
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Strategic Political Communication
Tomos Williams
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Alexis Nicole Withrow
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Kelsey Wolfe
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Parker Dane Strudwick Wright
B.A.J.M.C., Multimedia Journalism
Emily Zeller
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Students who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are recognized with the following honors:
cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69
magna cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89
summa cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above
Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined in the Drake catalog.
The Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and pursuing special projects.
Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.
honor societies
Alpha Kappa Delta — Sociology
Beta Alpha Psi — Business
Beta Beta Beta — Biology
Chi Omega Lambda — Chemistry
Kappa Delta Pi — Education
Kappa Mu Epsilon — Mathematics
Kappa Tau Alpha — Journalism
Lambda Alpha — Anthropology
Nu Rho Psi — Neuroscience
Omicron Delta Epsilon — Economics
Order of Omega — Greek
Phi Alpha Theta — History
Phi Beta Kappa — Scholarship
Phi Delta Epsilon — Pre-Medicine
Phi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy Leadership
Pi Alpha Alpha — Public Administration
Pi Kappa Lambda — Music
Pi Sigma Alpha — Political Science
Pi Theta Epsilon — Occupational Therapy
Psi Chi — Psychology
Rho Chi — Pharmacy
Sigma Tau Delta — English
IAPLS — Undergraduate Research
Academic excellence; outstanding performance; leadership; upholding the highest standards and ideals, character, personality, and promise of success; and a high level of ability, talent, and potential are the various criteria for membership in these organizations.
The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Fall 2024 semester and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter. Names listed in honor societies may include December 2024 graduates.
This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the May 17, 2025, commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.
summa cum laude
Ethan J. Duesterhaus
Taylor Kemp
Bridgid Olk Miller
Mark Pepper
Madeline Streepy
magna cum laude
Elise McKenna Ambler
Kennedy Boyd
Shelley Marie Engel
Graham Robinson
Rachel Lynn Roen
Charlie L. Schwab
Savannah Lynn Smith
Emily Zimmerman
cum laude
Isabel Aramburu
Leetal Dorit Sivana Cohn
Benjamin Henry Connolly
Maria Husting
Rachel E. Kaiser
Briandrias Marchelle
Rhodes
Juliana Valentina Ward
Nicole Zdunczyk
departmental honors
Elise McKenna Ambler
Ethan J. Duesterhaus
Shelley Marie Engel
Taylor Kemp
Bridgid Olk Miller
Mark Pepper
Graham Robinson
Rachel Lynn Roen
Charlie L. Schwab
Madeline Streepy
Nicole Zdunczyk
Emily Zimmerman
kappa delta pi
Elise McKenna Ambler
Paige Helena Anderson
Kennedy Boyd
Benjamin Henry Connolly
Bridgid Olk Miller
Briandrias Marchelle
Rhodes
Allison May Roberts
Savannah Lynn Smith
Eunice Villanueva
Juliana Valentina Ward
Cooper Brown
August L. Butterworth
Erin Carlson
Candace J. Carr
Adrianna Clark
Hannah Clark
Matt Colbert
Ruth Conlin
Olivia Corey
Grace Christine Day
Audrey Dennison
Bradley E. Dice
Joshua Doolittle
Ethan J. Duesterhaus
Sydney Dvorak
Ashley Dyson
Claire Elizabeth Epperson
Christa Fabel
Summer Rae Fields
Annika Fredeen
David Freeman
Hailey Garrison
Ella Pearl Gittemeier
Natalie Hamacher
Grant Harbaugh
Maria Lynn Heath
Emily Hedrick
Getsy Hernandez
Jared Hess
Avery B. Hickcox
Ashlynn McKayla Hobbs
Robert Hurst III
Amber Lauryn Hussain
Kailey Inman
Libby Johnson
Megan Johnson
Rachel E. Kaiser
Eve Adelaide Kelly
Anastasia Kirillov
Leif Stefan Klarqvist
Anna Knueve
Ella Grace Kocina
Emily Konzen
Katie Krueger
Piper Lebert
Ellie Lewis
Raquel Liedtke
Rowan Lovering
Lauren E. Low
Nathan Luu
Breckyn Anne Dodd Lyons
Adaire Josephine MacSwain
Nora Mahoney
Marissa Mai Marquez
Fiona Rae Martin
Stephanie G. Mayer
Isabelle Rose McGraw
Lily McIntosh
Zachary David Melahoures
Anna Miller
Bridgid Olk Miller
Levi Miller
Grace Miner
Lewis “Mac” Muehlberger
Claire Mulder
Nmesomachukwu C.
Ndubueze
Logan Joseph Nelson
Gia Han Nguyen
Heather Nguyen
Soren Olsen
Jenna Olson
Lilith Kristine Orne
Hallie Peak
Edda Margaret Pederson
Mark Pepper
Nicholas D. Peters
Julie Ngoc Pham
Catherine M. Pollard
Jordan Ann Porter
Ansleigh Novalee Ragan
Genessis Rico
Graham Robinson
Savannah Roshek
Lilly Ruiter
Brennan Rzewuski
Kenji Sazawa Bachmann
Addison K. Schmierer
Ryan Schuenke
Riley Schultz
Corinne Sidebottom
Chloe Qianfang Slater
Griffin Snow
Cameron Solen
Matthew Stadnika
Mia Isabella Stefani
Jillian Rose Stevens
Caleb Nathaniel Stewart
Tyler Nicole Strachan
Madeline Streepy
Olivia E. Stuber
Harrison Stull
Mackenzie Swenson
Lauren Theisen
Anna Faith Thompson
Caroline Thompson
Olivia Thompson
Mackenzie Voelcker
Jacob Andrew Werner
Heidi Wheeler
Odessa White
Nora Will
Aubrey Marie Williams
Marie Elizabeth Witt
Kelsey Wolfe
Emily Zeller
alpha kappa delta (sociology honor society)
Lauren Victoria Benson
Getsy Hernandez
Chloe Qianfang Slater
Olivia E. Stuber
beta beta beta (biology honor society)
Rylee Jo Beardsworth
Ruth Conlin
Sydney Dvorak
Tiana LaShea Holden
Ella Grace Kocina
Marissa Mai Marquez
Isabelle Rose McGraw
Levi Miller
Nmesomachukwu C. Ndubueze
Heather Nguyen
Petit-Paul Mwilarhe Ushindi
Jaden MaiXiuYi Waterhouse
kappa mu epsilon (mathematics honor society)
Samuel Basala
Jared Hess
Kailey Inman
Aubrey Marie Williams
Nicole Zdunczyk
lambda alpha (anthropology honor society)
Julie Ngoc Pham
nu rho psi (neuroscience honor society)
Lauren Jakubowski
Michelle Joseph
Sharon Solomon
Odessa White
omicron delta (economics honor society)
Olivia Kennedy
Catalina Samaniego
phi alpha theta (history honor society)
Rachel E. Kaiser
Grace Miner
Ansleigh Novalee Ragan
summa cum laude
Hannah G. Andersen
Hugh Arlington Bartlett III
Chiara Belfico
Madison Rose Briden
Amelia Burnell
Matthew W. Dinwiddie
Caitlyn J. Erland
Anthony Esboldt
Tim Frantz
Luke Gregoire
CJ Grisar
Emma K. Hawkinson
Jackson Hill
Caitlin Marie Judkins
Jessica Larson
Lily Manning
Chloe Kay Reicherts
Ellen M. Rimsky
Maxwell Sheridan
Trevor Lane Stevens
Sophie May Wokatsch
Jacob Yanacheak
magna cum laude
Chloe Ashley
Kyle Battani
Brendan P. Cain
Manuel Campuzano
William Ecklund
Nolan Henze
Eric Jerdee
Ethan Jermain
Gracie Joblinske
Trevor John Julga
Griffin Kohl
Tyla Lumley
Emilie Meyer
Brynn Miracle
Lily Elaine Moat
Diego Munoz
Phuong T. Nguyen
Nicholas Navon Nix
Aidan Ramsey
Bryson Rea
Thea M. Rotto
Brennan Rzewuski
Riley Schultz
Hillary Tan
Jack Upton
Aliza Woodford
cum laude
Grace Bero
Paige Breeding
Rece Budde
Deylin Dean Chandler
Jia Le Chua
Dominic Cook
Hayden Cross
Katelyn Ellinger
Aiden Ernsteen
Jadyn Elizabeth Feucht
Marlies Cole Hohner
Noah Honnold
Julie Anne Huggins
Maia Onda Italia
Olivia Kennedy
Troy Jason Koska
Zofia Katarzyna
Landowska
Ellie Lewis
Dagan Martin
Grace H. McGrane
Ella Peterson
Zack Post
Cameron Pugliese
Paxton Reading
Tiffany VanTassel
departmental honors
Hannah G. Andersen
Chloe Ashley
Hugh Arlington Bartlett III
Chiara Belfico
Madison Rose Briden
Amelia Burnell
Brendan P. Cain
Mauel Campuzano
Matthew W. Dinwiddie
Caitlyn J. Erland
Anthony Esboldt
Tim Frantz
Luke Gregoire
CJ Crisar
Emma K. Hawkinson
Jackson Hill
Noah Honnold
Caitlin Marie Judkins
Trevor John Julga
Griffin Kohl
Troy Jason Koska
Zofia Katarzyna Landowska
Jessica Larson
Ellie Lewis
Lily Manning
Emilie Meyer
Brynn Miracle
Diego Munoz
Aidan Ramsey
Chloe Reicherts
Ellen M. Rimsky
Thea M. Rotto
Riley Schultz
Maxwell Sheridan
Trevor Lane Stevens
John Upton
Tiffany VanTassel
Sophie Wokatsch
Jacob Yanacheak
summa cum laude
Elizabeth Marie Aanestad
Mikyla A. Cooper
Clare Else
Molly Marie Kennedy
Samuel Kim
Ruthie Lundberg
Anna Miller
Elias Oxer
Melia Rose Patrick
Allison Jane Schaffer
Shandhan Sureshbabu
Lily Whitmore
magna cum laude
Meghan Coulter
Matthew Allard Fook
Ava B. Hawthorne
Alyssa Jahr
Sophia K. Johnson
Felicia Lor
Kaylee Larson
Cassandra Elizabeth
McPheron
Abby Onwiler
Edda Margaret Pederson
Beth Posey
Talia Slovut
Madelyn Smith
Sophie Weis
Starla Wiler
Kalli Erin Yoder
cum laude
Cristina Baez
Taylor Bohannon
Caleb Bowling
Anthony Bradley
Emma Byrne
Savannah Ervin
Madeline Gilpin
Melanie Elizabeth Hipsher
Brooklyn Lowry
Camryn Grace Makovicka
Tessa McCutcheon
Avery Mertz
Cana Phillips-Jones
Mia F. Shipley
Suzanne Shoemaker
Talia Slovut
Jessica Thomas
departmental honors
Elizabeth Marie Aanestad
Mikyla A. Cooper
Meghan Coulter
Matthew Allard Fook
Clare Else
Molly Marie Kennedy
Samuel Kim
Kaylee Larson
Ruthie Lundberg
Cassandra Elizabeth
McPheron
Anna Miller
Elias Oxer
Melia Rose Patrick
Edda Margaret Pederson
Beth Posey
Allison Jane Schaffer
Shandhan Sureshbabu
Lily Whitmore
summa cum laude
Carmon Baker
Maddi Cave
Abigail Hawkinson
Maria Lynn Heath
Lauren E. Low
Michael Mitchell
Morgen Lily Neuhauser
Lilith Kristine Orne
Emma Faye Stroner
Mackenzie Swenson
Kelsey Wolfe
magna cum laude
Ava Barvian
Alexandra Elizabeth Bates
Will T. Blevins
Samuel Buegler
Candace J. Carr
David Freeman
Max Green
Sarah Greiver
Maria Kathryn Hernandez
Meghan Holloran
Skylar Lathrop
Ava G. Leigh
Anna Serena Nottleson
Catherine M. Pollard
Bryson Rea
Isabella Spah
Tyler Nicole Strachan
Colson Thayer
Lauren Amber Theisen
Heidi Wheeler
Tomos Williams
Emily Zeller
cum laude
Melanie Dygert
Will Erbes
Kylie Greer
Gavin Hoedl
Haley Horman
Jayden James
Riley Jeanne Jouppi
Eva Katherine Kellen
departmental honors
Carmon Baker
Ava Barvian
Alexandra Elizabeth Bates
Will T. Blevins
Candace J. Carr
Maddi Cave
Melanie Dygert
David Freeman
Sarah Greiver
Abigail Hawkinson
Maria Lynn Heath
Gavid Hoedl
Meghan Holloran
Eva Katherine Kellen
Skylar Lathrop
Lauren E. Low
Michael Mitchell
Morgan Lily Neuhauser
Anna Serena Nottleson
Lilith Kristine Orne
Catherine M. Pollard
Bryson Rea
Isabella Spah
Tyler Nicole Strachan
Emma Faye Stroner
Mackenzie Swenson
Colson Thayer
Heidi Wheeler
Kelsey Wolfe
Emily Zeller
kappa tau alpha national honor society
Carmon Baker
Maddi Cave
Abigail Hawkinson
Maria Lynn Heath
Morgan Lily Neuhauser
Mackenzie Swenson
summa cum laude
Gabrielle Marie Brooks
Isaaca Carter
Donovan C. McCamey
Katherine Kay Rucker
magna cum laude
John Reid
cum laude
Jayln Best
Melanie Recendiz Perez
may seventeenth, two thousand twenty-five, two o’clock in the afternoon
the academic processional ............... Land of Hope and Glory:
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Edward Elgar
the call to order
the national anthem
the drake hymn ........................
introduction of platform
Mark Ernst Board of Trustees
Cadence Lowery-Hart Class of 2026
Cadence Lowery-Hart Class of 2026
Marty Martin party and remarks President of the University
remarks
the presentation of candidates
the conferring of ......................
LaNae J. Greene Class of 2025
Sue J. Mattison Provost of the University
President Martin doctoral degrees
the conferring of
President Martin other degrees
the presentation of diplomas
the academic recessional
President Martin and Deans of the Colleges and Schools
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, Edward Elgar
*D rake University Law School held its own commencement ceremony on May 16, and Law School graduates are listed in their commencement program.
Candidates Presented by Dean Ryan M. Wise
Assistant Professor Amber Graeber and Associate Dean Lindsay Woodward, Marshals
doctorate degrees
Ryan N. Arnold
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Community-University Engagement: Conceptual Clarifications on the Nature of the Relational Phenomenon adviser: Dr. Matthew Hayden
Heidi A. Bedier
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Investigation of the Congruence Between the Espoused and Enacted Employee Value Proposition adviser: Dr. Jen Thoma
Shannan Belden
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: AAn Examination of the Lived Experiences of Students and Teachers Who Practice an Earth-Based Faith adviser: Dr. Todd Hodgkinson
Deborah Bordenaro
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Strengthening the Foundation: Strategies for Enhancing Classified Staff Retention adviser: Dr. Ryan Wise
Jeremy R. Braden
Ed.D., Leadership
dissertation title: Learn. Lead. Serve: A Case Study
Describing the Impact of Rounding for Outcomes on Levels of Engagement Among Middle School Staff adviser: Dr. Doug Stilwell
Genesis Contreras
Ed.D., Principal Licensure
capstone title: Improving Special Education Programming Through Professional Learning Communities: Redesigning Child Study Teams adviser: Dr. Tom Buckmiller
Matthew Eddy
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Assessment of the Cooperative Leadership Program for Effectiveness and Future Improvement Using the Kirkpatrick Model adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Amanda L. Ensworth-Himes
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Cultural Learning Dimensions: Exploring Employee Learning and Onboarding Perceptions and Outcomes at Multinational Enterprises adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Amber Kristen Fairbanks
Ed.D., Principal Licensure
capstone title: Improving Student Outcomes and Reducing Problem Behaviors: Implementing a 21st Century Life and Career Skills Curriculum adviser: Dr. Amber Graeber
David Christopher Ford
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Establishing Iowa’s Framework To Provide Targeted Automatic Admissions Notifications To Iowa’s Colleges And Universities for High School Seniors
adviser: Dr. Randal Peters
Melissa Annette Gress
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Middle Level Project-Based Learning Facilitation Before, During, and After a Global Pandemic adviser: Dr. Lindsay Woodward
Stephanie Ann Ingle
Ed.D., Principal Licensure
capstone title: Building Teacher Capacity: Preparing Teachers to Respond to Challenging Student Behavior adviser: Dr. Amber Graeber
Justin Johnson
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Getting Them to School is Half the Battle: A Multi-Tiered Approach to Improving Student Attendance adviser: Dr. Doug Stilwell
Sylwia Johnson
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: An Exploration of K-5 Teacher Perspectives on the Response Classroom Approach to Social and Emotional Learning adviser: Dr. Leah Shepard-Carey
Tim Kahl
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Generative AI in the Classroom: Use and Ethics Among High School Students adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Jonathan Wade Karli
Ph.D., Superintendent Licensure
dissertation title: An Examination of Perceived Levels of Social Isolation of Students with Visual Impairments During High School: A Retrospective Study adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Isaiah Kent-Schneider
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Nature of Technology Views: Questionnaire Development, Cross-Population Analysis, and Educational Intervention adviser: Dr. Jerrid Kruse
Stephanie Langstraat
Ph.D., Superintendent Licensure
dissertation title: Navigating School Safety: A Phenomenological Exploration of Threat Evaluation by School Personnel and Law Enforcement adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Jessica Lang
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Reflections in Experiential Learning: An Exploration of Young Drivers’ Experiences in At-Fault Motor Vehicle Accidents and the Implications for Driver Education adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Jaime Miranda
Ed.D., Leadership
dissertation title: “Love Yourz”: A Case Study on Communication, Implementation, and the Shared Experiences of Stakeholders Under the McKinney-Vento Act for K-12 Students Facing Homelessness
adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Jennifer LaRee Nelson
Ed.D., Principal Licensure
capstone title: Elementary Math Teacher’s SelfEfficacy: Cultivating Confidence in Teacher Knowledge and Effective Teaching of Mathematics adviser: Dr. Thomas Buckmiller
Shelby L. Nelson
Ed.D., Leadership
dissertation title: Cultivating Belonging: The Role of Onboarding in the Social Integration of Higher Education Staff New to Academia adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Amy J. Pfeifer
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Heutagogy at Work: Exploring the Experiences of Workers Independently Pursuing Professional Development adviser: Dr. Robyn Cooper
Shaen Polasky
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Improving Teacher Support Systems: Improved Student Engagement Through the Implementation of Learning Extension Instruments in Lamoni Community Schools adviser: Dr. Ryan Wise
Whitney Reber
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: Engagement of Third Grade Students in Physical Education adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Marilyn P. Rippy
Ed.D., Principal Licensure
capstone title: Improving Implementation of Tier 1 Through Effective Professional Development adviser: Dr. Doug Stilwell
Amy Kristin Post Spear
Ed.D., Leadership
capstone title: An Investigation of the Provision of Communication to Native English Speaking and Multilingual Students and Families in an Elementary Band Program adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Terri Marie Thompson
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Literacy Intervention Instruction: Current Understanding of Practicing Teachers adviser: Dr. Lindsay Woodward
Hayley Thomson
Ed.D., Leadership
dissertation title: Childless by Choice: The Lived Experience of Educators in Iowa adviser: Dr. Tom Buckmiller
Andrea Marie Thatcher Warner
Ph.D., Education
dissertation title: Beyond Numbers: A Quantcrit Approach to Understanding English Learner Reclassification Criteria adviser: Dr. Shelley Fairbairn & Dr. Robyn Cooper
master and specialist degrees
Ritch Adams
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Haley M. Antle
M.S., Counseling
Sara Bitting
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Nicole Bogaard
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Kyler Boss
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Tiffany M. Braxton
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Joy Busch Pahl
M.S., Counseling
Hanna Bush
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Kayla June Cam
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Andrea Cardenas
M.S., Counseling
Rosalind Carey
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Matthew J. Carter
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Julia Irene Casas
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Bree Chapin
M.S., Leadership Development
Isabel Collins
M.S., Counseling
Alynn M. Coppock
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Haley Cox-Benson
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Sara B. Danielson
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Aaron Davidson
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Kelly Augustine Donnelly
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Kari N. Edge
M.S., Counseling
Kelsey Elmer
M.S., Counseling
John Enriquez
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Katherine R. Ernst
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Rachel Elisabeth Espinosa
M.S., Counseling
Randy Everding
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Satara Fairweather
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
David Fellers
M.S., Counseling
Sierra Feltes
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Alyssa Clair Seuntjens Flores
M.S., Counseling
Olga Foster
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Ian Fralick
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Thurston Gable
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Kayla S. Gajewsky
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Denise Duncan Ganpat
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Ryan Gaumer
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Meghan M. Gillespie
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Kevin Graham
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Valerie Graziano
M.S., Counseling
LaNae J. Greene
M.S., Counseling
Madison Lee Gregory
M.S., Counseling
Hailey Griffin
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Rachel Gustafson
M.S., Leadership Development
Justin Gutknecht
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Ashley Hadaway
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Shelbie Sue Haidsiak
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Lindsie Hallman
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Erin E. Harris
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Amari L.S. Love
M.S., Counseling
Jennifer Holeman
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Melissa Holter
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Erin Hunt
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Rebecca Hunt
M.S., Counseling
Baley Caldwell Johnson
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Erik Johnson
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Nicole Johnson
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Bailey Kahle
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Elma Karic
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Morgan King
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Hayley Konek
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Debra Korver
M.S., Leadership Development
Claire Kruse
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Michelle R. Kruse
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Desiray Lange
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Justin Le
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Nicholas Little
M.S., Counseling
Jordan Lohman
M.S., Counseling
Maddy Lombard
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Galaxy Lozano-Aguirre
M.S., Counseling
Taylor Luther
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Mauri Martinez
M.S., Counseling
Darian McDonald
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Angie McMullen
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Victoria Olson McQuerry
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Lauren Merten
M.S., Counseling
Gwendolyn Rose Miner
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Andrew J. Mireles
M.S., Counseling
Rachel Moen
M.S., Counseling
Dhamar Itsel Molina
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Fabian M. Moncada Munoz
M.S., Leadership Development
Elizabeth Mount
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Emma Mraz
M.S., Counseling
Yadira Nunez
M.S., Counseling
Justina I. Nwokocha
M.S., Leadership Development
Olivia Plotnik
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Anne M. Poblocki
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Tim Redding
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Sara A. Rhine
M.S., Counseling
Haley Risse
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Allison May Roberts
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Natasha A. Rochford Boettger
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Rebecca Rogers
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Ellie Roquet
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Jasmina Sarkic
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
CJ Schoning
M.S., Leadership Development
Taylor Nicole Schroeder
M.S.E., Literacy Education
Michael Sciurba
M.S., Counseling
Celeste Scott
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Aaron M. Shipley
Ed.S., Educational Administration
Mallary Simmer
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Adam T. Sondag
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Cody Soulinthavong
M.S., Counseling
Sydney Spry
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Megan N. Stefani
M.S., Counseling
Lindsey R. Steger
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Justice Stevens
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Renu Suddapalli
M.S., Counseling
Samantha Mercedes Thompson
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Megan Umbdenstock
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Montana Upchurch
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Ashley Valdes
M.S., Counseling
Andrea Valerio
M.S., Counseling
Michael Paul Van Oosbree
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Alisha L. Vetter
M.S., Counseling
Eunice Villanueva
M.S.T., Elementary Education
Marcus Walsh
M.S., Counseling
Nicole Marie Ward
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Dylan Whalen
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Thomas White
M.S.E., Effective Teaching
Jordan Lee Wilmes
M.S.E., Instructional Leadership & Teaching Practices
Betsy J. Wilson
M.S., Counseling
Yue Pheng Yang
M.S., Counseling
Melissa Zieglowsky
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Teresa Zilk
M.S., Counseling
Candidates Presented by Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez
Associate Professor Kelley Ellis and Assistant Professor Brian Sweeney, Marshals
master degrees
Wendy Vargas Alvarez
M.P.A., Public Administration
Mohammed Amador
M.B.A., Business Administration
Atabong Aminsuh
M.S., Business Analytics
Jacob Anderson
M.B.A., Business Administration
Louis Bassman
M.P.A., Public Administration
Tanner John Brockway
M.B.A., Business Administration
Noah J. Budde
M.B.A., Business Administration
Nicole Casey
M.B.A., Business Administration
Maya LaDonna Char
M.B.A., Business Administration
Jessica Coon
M.P.A., Public Administration
Tyler Davis
M.B.A., Business Administration
Carter Scott Durscher
M.B.A., Business Administration
Jason C. Etnyre
M.P.A., Public Administration
Trey Godbolt
M.S., Business Analytics
Rick Gonzalez
M.P.A., Public Administration
Meredith Luann Goodwin
M.S., Business Analytics
Sara Jean Grier
M.P.A., Public Administration
Megan Noelle Gustafson
M.P.A., Public Administration
Winston Bob Gweah
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pierre Habonimana
M.B.A., Business Administration
Witt Harberts
M.B.A., Business Administration
Jack Harper
M.B.A., Business Administration
Katelyn E. Harsh
M.B.A., Business Administration
Chelsea Elaine Hertel
M.B.A., Business Administration
Nicholas Hinkle
M.B.A., Business Administration
Dakota T. Hopper
M.S., Business Analytics
Andy Hou
M.Acc., Accounting
Omar Jammeh
M.Acc., Accounting
Casey Jenness
M.B.A., Business Administration
David Jess
M.P.A., Public Administration
Alena Ann Jomon
M.B.A., Business Administration
Benjamin Jones
M.B.A., Business Administration
Casey Keller
M.P.A., Public Administration
Cody Lawrence
M.B.A., Business Administration
ChanHyeok (John) Lee
M.Acc., Accounting
Andrew Lentsch
M.B.A., Business Administration
Natasha Joe Lewerke
M.P.A., Public Administration
Leigh Lewis
M.B.A., Business Administration
Addison Randall Loges
M.B.A., Business Administration
Landon Lorenzen
M.S., Business Analytics
Brisa Mauricio
M.S., Business Analytics
Madisyn McNelly
M.B.A., Business Administration
Madeline Grace Mews
M.B.A., Business Administration
Louis Moreno
M.B.A., Business Administration
Emily T. Nauman
M.S., Business Analytics
Matthew Nguyen
M.S., Business Analytics
Ryan Nguyen
M.B.A., Business Administration
Matthew Nickel
M.Acc., Accounting
Lily Overstreet
M.B.A., Business Administration
Joseph M. Owens
M.B.A., Business Administration
Shawn Patel
M.B.A., Business Administration
Logan Peterson
M.B.A., Business Administration
Erika Pleggenkuhle
M.B.A., Business Administration
Rebecca Purchase
M.P.A., Public Administration
Rachael Raaf
M.B.A., Business Administration
Lawrence Rabang
M.S., Business Analytics
Ross Reddington
M.B.A., Business Administration
Scott Carter Richey
M.B.A., Business Administration
Emelyn Grace Robinson
M.P.A., Public Administration
Cara Rungo
M.P.A., Public Administration
Allyssa Kay Ruths
M.P.A., Public Administration
Madeline Schmitt
M.P.A., Public Administration
Jen Sheehan
M.P.A., Public Administration
Ashley Sinnorai
M.B.A., Business Administration
Brian Spellman
M.S., Business Analytics
Jo dee Stewart
M.S., Business Analytics
Amisha Tayal
M.B.A., Business Administration
Peter Teigen
M.S., Business Analytics
Louis Bassman
Jason Etnyre
Rick Gonzales
Sara Jean Grier
Megan Noelle Gustafson
David Jess
Rebecca Purchase
Emelyn Grace Robinson
Allyssa Kay Ruths
Jen Sheehan
Preston Terry
M.B.A., Business Administration
Farin Lee Toussaint
M.B.A., Business Administration
Heather Travis
M.B.A., Business Administration
Isabel Vaudreuil
M.B.A., Business Administration
Connor Visnic
M.B.A., Business Administration
Justin Vonderhaar
M.B.A., Business Administration
Cody Waddell
M.S., Business Analytics
Camille Elaine Wheels
M.B.A., Business Administration
Christopher Duane Wilkins
M.B.A., Business Administration
Jackson Williams
M.B.A., Business Administration
Graci Zeiger
M.P.A., Public Administration
Peter Zemansky
M.P.A., Public Administration
master degrees
Joi Alexander
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Kristina Baker
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Jacinda Lee Bevilacqua
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Alexander Fearino
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Nate Ferguson
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Jody Crossman Gifford
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Tasha Goodvin
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Shantraya M. Gustafson
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Jillian Hassler
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
Moneeck Jackson
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Lila Johnson
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
Kathryn Kuckelman
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
Candidates Presented by Dean Catherine Staub
Associate Professor Ryan Stoldt, Marshal
Levi Lenius
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Amy Lorentzen McCoy
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
Madelene Erin Opar
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Andrea Marie Ross
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Jessica Seelinger
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
Parker Sisler
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Christopher Spring
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Derek Steffen
M.A.C., Brand Communication
Daniel Tribble
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Ashley Tucker
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Julia A. Verhoef
M.A.C., Communication Leadership
Jenny Rae Waner
M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy
kappa tau alpha national honor society
Joi Alexander
Jacinda Lee Bevilacqua
Jody Crossman Gifford
Tasha Goodvin
Lila Johnson
Kathryn Kuckelman
Amy Lorentzen McCoy
Madelene Erin Opar
Parker Sisler
Derek Steffen
Daniel Tribble
Julia A. Verhoef
may sixteenth, two thousand twenty five, three o’clock in the afternoon
the academic processional
the call to order
the national anthem
the drake hymn
university honors ......................
Land of Hope and Glory:
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Edward Elgar
Craige C. Wrenn
2025 College Marshal
Nicholas Kavanaugh
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Lauren E. Low
Class of 2025
Erik Maki
Dean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
presentation of candidates
Erik Maki
Dean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
conferral of degrees and
Sue J. Mattison, Provost of the University academic hoods
Erik Maki, Dean
Chuck Phillips, Associate Dean
Michael Nelson, Assistant Dean
oath of an occupational therapist
oath of a pharmacist
oath of an athletic trainer
Mackenzie Laughlin
O.T.D., Class of 2025
Kayla Batdorf
Pharm.D., Class of 2025
Darinka Stepan
M.A.T., Class of 2025
alumni welcome CoraLynn Trewet
Pharm.D., Class of 2003
the academic recessional
Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 4
Edward Elgar
occupational therapy doctorate
Alexa J. Aldrich-Ingram
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Lily Becker
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Hannah Behunin
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Grace Blazevich
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Hannah Bley
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Abby Brown
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Madelyn Grace Canfield
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Hannah Cole
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Brooke Kathleen Dannenfeldt
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Abigail DeAnna
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Marissa Durham
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Brittney Lee Eilers
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Ellen Everhart
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Paige Fernety
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Ayla Fleming
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Johnna Elise Gary
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Jessica Garza
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Emily Anne Goodman
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Nicole Anne Heeren
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Samantha Jean Hoenig
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Candidates Presented by Dean Erik Maki
Professor Eliza Dy-Boarman, Associate Professor Wendy Mobley-Bukstein and Assistant Professor Jamie Rognes, Marshals
Alicia Marie Hubbard
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Young Jang
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Tessa Jaske
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Stefanie Rae Jensen
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Whitney Elizabeth Kovarik
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Alex Larson
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Mackenzie Laughlin
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Megan Menke
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Kinzi Jade Mott
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Madison Osbern
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Madeline Claire Preston
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Kristin Prine
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Haylee Rasmussen
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Abigael T. Riordan
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Peyton Brooke Robertson
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Quincy Schenk
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Abigail Summers
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Olivia Lynn Terzich
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Olivia Wersinger
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Jillian Wood
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy Doctorate
doctor of pharmacy
Ruben Abraham
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Deena Alsabbah
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Trinity O. Baccam
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kayla Bartdorf
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Keith Barnett III
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Claire A. Behymer
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Lexie Jane Bennett
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Devin Blish
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Michael Bracco
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Anna Braun
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Noah J. Budde
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Trinity Busch
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Abigail Crupi
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Megan E. Day
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Megan E. Deal
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nicholas Taylor Ortuoste Deveza
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Zoe DeWitt
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jennifer Diaz
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Luke Ferguson
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sally Katelyn Fry
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Zakk Getz
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Timothy Daniel Giesen
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Marissa Krystyn Grothe
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Adela Hadziric
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sarah A. Hennessey
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
MacKenzie Hester
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Megan Hoenig
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Anna Katherine Holden
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jillian Hood
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Stacia L. Humphrey
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Alena Ann Jomon
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Benjamin Jones
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Megan N. Kenney
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Austin Jeffrey Lampman
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Emily Luu
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Suzanne Mahalick Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Corinne McCormick
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Elizabeth Kay Mensing Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Madeline Grace Mews
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jacob Miller
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Drew Momchilovich Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Hanna Mullen
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Carly Mullins
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
McKenna Murcek Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sophia Chau Nguyen Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Grant Nutter
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kayla Nye
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jaymie O’Connor-Wessels Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Imor James Germano Okwaramoi Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Paula Grace Ornelas Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Shawn Patel
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Mung Suan Piang Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Beth Reed-Jahncke Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kathryn Reiman
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Alexis M. Sands
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Michaela T. Schick
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Ashley Sinnorai
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Karl D. Stadler
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Abigail Stumpner
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Amisha Tayal
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Hannah Thillman
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kaitlyn A. Thomas
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
master of athletic training
Kaylee Larson
M.A.T., Athletic Training
Samantha Miller
M.A.T., Athletic Training
Tyler Otto
M.A.T., Athletic Training
McColm T.D. Pursell
M.A.T., Athletic Training
master of science
Elizabeth Marie Aanestad
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Ashley Allen
M.S., Clinical Psychopharmacology
Trinity O. Baccam
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Rachel Duda
M.S., Clinical Psychopharmacology
Ruthie Lundberg
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Camryn Grace Makovicka
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Angelica M. Tracy
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Ryanne Elizabeth Trpkosh
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Rachel Turin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Dylan Valley
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
John Ware
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Aayushi Sarkar
M.A.T., Athletic Training
Darinka Stepan
M.A.T., Athletic Training
Jeremy Villalobos
M.A.T., Athletic Training
Jacob Miller
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Carina Joy Oelkers
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Ann Marie Regan
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Aayushi Sarkar
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
Justus Shimei
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
John Ware
M.S., Health Informatics & Analytics
highest academic honors
gpa: 3.9 – 4.0 gold cord
occupational therapy doctorate
Hannah Bley
Grace Blazevich
Brooke Kathleen Dannenfeldt
Abigail DeAnna
Brittney Lee Eilers
Johnna Elise Gary
Emily Anne Goodman
Nicole Anne Heeren
Samantha Jean Hoenig
Stefanie Jensen
Whitney E. Kovarik
Megan Menke
Quincy Schenk
Jillian Wood
high academic honors gpa: 3.7 – 3.89 silver cord
therapy doctorate
Alexa J. Aldrich-Ingram
Lily Becker
Hannah Behunin
Abby Brown
Madelyn Grace Canfield
Ellen Everhart
Paige Fernety
Jessica Garza
Alicia Marie Hubbard
Young Jang
Mackenzie Laughlin
Kristin Prine
Haylee Rasmussen
Olivia Wersinger
academic honors gpa: 3.5 – 3.69 white cord
therapy doctorate
Marissa Durham
Alex Larson
Kinzi Jade Mott
Madeline Claire Preston
Peyton Brooke Robertson
Abigail Summers
doctor of pharmacy doctor of pharmacy doctor of pharmacy
Deena Alsabbah
Claire A. Behymer
Anna Braun
Trinity Busch
Megan E. Day
Marissa Krystyn Grothe
Anna Katherine Holden
Austin Jeffrey Lampman
Suzanne Mahalick
Elizabeth Kay Mensing
McKenna Murcek
Kayla Nye
Kathryn Reiman
Alexis M. Sands
Rachel Turin
master of athletic training
Kaylee Larson
Tyler Otto
Darinka Stepan
master of science
Rachel Duda
Danielle Miro
Justus Shimei
John Ware
Lexie Jane Bennett
Megan E. Deal
Jacob Miller
Drew Momchilovich
Hanna Mullen
Grant Nutter
Paula Grace Ornelas
Shawn Patel
Amisha Tayal
Kayla Batdorf
Devin Blish
Noah J. Budde
Zoe DeWitt
Sally Katelyn Fry
Zakkary Getz
Adela Hadziric
Alena Ann Jomon
Jaymie O’Connor-Wessels
Michaela T. Schick
master of athletic training master of athletic training
Aziz Jdai
master of science
Elizabeth Marie Aanestad
Ashley Allen
Trinity O. Baccam
Ruthie Lundberg
Camryn Grace Makovicka
Jacob Miller
Ann Marie Regan
master of science
Carina Joy Oelkers
student leadership development series purple and teal cord
Deena Alsabbah, Pharmacy
Trinity O. Baccam, Pharmacy
Claire A. Behymer, Pharmacy
Taylor Bohannon, Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Brittany Lee Eilers, Occupational Therapy
Savannah Ervin, Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Sally Katelyn Fry, Pharmacy
Stacia L. Humphrey, Pharmacy
Alena Ann Jomon, Pharmacy
Austin Jeffrey Lampman, Pharmacy
Felicia Lor, Health Sciences: Clinical & Medical
Sophia Chau Nguyen, Pharmacy
Carina Joy Oelkers, Health Sciences: Public Health
Paula Grace Ornelas, Pharmacy
Cana Phillips-Jones, Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
Amisha Tayal, Pharmacy
Kaitlyn A. Thomas, Pharmacy
Rachel Turin, Pharmacy
John Ware, Pharmacy
Kalli Yoder, Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied
iota tau alpha (athletic training academic honor society) red, yellow, and royal blue cord
Kaylee Larson
Tyler Otto
phi lambda sigma (pharmacy leadership society) green and gold cord
Deena Alsabbah
Kayla Batdorf
Claire A. Behymer
Lexie Jane Bennett
Marissa Krystyn Grothe
Adela Hadziric
MacKenzie Hester
Austin Jeffrey Lampman
Elizabeth Kay Mensing
Hanna Mullen
Carly Mullins
McKenna Murcek
Kathryn Reiman
Amisha Tayal
Rachel Turin
pi theta epsilon (occupational therapy academic honor society) navy blue and gold cord
Alexa J. Aldrich-Ingram
Grace Blazevich
Hannah Bley
Abby Brown
Madelyn Grace Canfield
Abigail DeAnna
Brittney Lee Eilers
Johnna Elise Gary
Emily Anne Goodman
Nicole Anne Heeren
Smantha Hoenig
Alicia Marie Hubbard Young Jang
Stefanie Jensen
Whitney E. Kovarik
Mackenzie Laughlin
Megan Menke
Haylee Rasmussen
Quincy Schenk
Olivia Wersinger
Jillian Wood
rho chi society (pharmacy academic honor society) purple ribbon medallion
Claire A. Behymer
Anna Braun
Megan E. Day
Megan E. Deal
Anna Katherine Holden
Austin Jeffrey Lampman
Suzanne Mahalick
Drew Momchilovich
McKenna Murcek
Kayla Nye
Kathryn Reiman
Alexis Sands
Rachel Turin
• I understand all individuals are unique and I will assist with realizing their potential with understanding, kindness and respect.
• I pledge to engage in compassionate, conscientious and evidence based practice within whatever professional role I pursue. I will advocate for persons to live full, occupationally engaged and meaningful lives.
• I will be humble in acknowledging my responsibility to engage in lifelong learning and demonstrate competence to all I serve.
• I will model leadership and uphold the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics as representatives of this beloved profession.
With dignity and pride, I join my Occupational Therapy colleagues, and promise to preserve the integrity of the profession, to the greater good of persons served.
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy.
In fulfilling this vow:
• I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
• I will promote inclusion, embrace diversity, and advocate for justice to advance health equity.
• I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
• I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
• I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness.
• I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.
• I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
• I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
• I solemnly pledge to uphold the standards of the profession of athletic training and to strive to be an exemplary athletic trainer in all of the following ways:
• I will learn and maintain a solid foundation of clinical and ethical skills on which to practice.
• I will provide patient-centered care, demonstrate integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and working to the best of my ability.
• I will commit to self-improvement, life-long learning, stress management, and health.
• I will practice with compassion and respect the dignity of all patients, colleagues and faculty. I will do this regardless of gender, race, religion, age, ethnic or national origin, nature of illness, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
• I will responsibly contribute to whichever aspects of profession I engage in: clinical practice, education, research, or professional advocacy.
• I will follow all professional and legal standards in my practice by complying with all ethical guidelines and continually providing care that is in line with current evidence based medicine I will refrain from practicing in a way that would negatively affect my patients or the profession through conflicts of interest, the pursuit of financial gain, or the provision of false information.
The pageantry and dress of the University commencement have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 12th and 13th centuries. Academic life as we know it today began in the Middle Ages, first in the Church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, where the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility.
Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood. It early became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895. In 1932, the American Council on Education presented a revised code. In 1959, the Council appointed a committee on academic costumes and ceremonies. Since 1960, the revised guidelines have provided guidance for the latest developments in higher education— the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees granted by the community and junior colleges. The Specialist in Education degree also is recognized and regulated by the latest revisions in the code for academic dress.
the gown
The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the cold of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree; and full bell double sleeves for the doctor’s degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctor’s degree the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctive to the faculty or discipline of the degree. The code allows institutions to adopt their own design and color that better expresses the individuality of the institution.
the cap
When Roman law freed the slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square, to symbolize the book. In the 15th century, some caps were stiff, some soft, some square; and some round with a tuft in the center. The tassel used today is an elaboration of the tuft. While some institutions still use the round cap, most have adopted the mortar board style, which comes from Oxford. A different style, called the Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret and is appropriate for doctorate degrees only. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. Those holding doctorate degrees are entitled to wear metallic-gold tassels.
the hood
The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college from which the degree was granted.
The colors associated with the different disciplines are as follows:
Agriculture — Maize
Athletic Training — Sage Green
Journalism — Crimson
Philosophy — Dark Blue
Arts, Letters, General Studies — White
Law — Purple
Physical Education — Sage Green
Business and Commerce — Drab
Library Science — Lemon
Public Administration — Peacock Blue
Economics — Copper Medicine — Green
Science — Golden Yellow
Education — Light Blue
Music — Pink
Social Work — Citron Fine Arts — Brown
Nursing — Apricot
Occupational Therapy — Slate Blue
Speech — Silver Grey Forestry — Russet
Pharmacy — Olive Green
Theology — Scarlet
Since the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American higher education and is carried by the marshal of the University at official academic convocations.
The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs about five pounds.