Academic Achievement

University of Iowa

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa awarded nearly 1,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students degrees at the close of the 2023 fall semester. Area students receiving degrees include: Dallas Schaeffer of Newton, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Desiray Lange of Newton, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, History; Jessica Parrott of Kellogg, University College, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Liberal Studies; Karsin Jenkins of Monroe, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing-RN; Laura Beyer of Lynnville, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing-RN; and Nathan Jennings of Newton, Tippie College of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting.

Graceland University

LAMONI — The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2023 fall term have been announced, and Holly Jessen of Baxter, has been named to the president’s list. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list.

Iowa State University

AMES — More than 1,700 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. The following are graduates from the local area: Daniel Cantrell of Ankeny, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Kathryn Henkenius of Monroe, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Summa Cum Laude; Heidi Doellinger of Newton, Doctor of Philosophy, Human Computer Interaction; Brady Eberline of Newton, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude; Katelyn Wallace of Newton, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; and Katelyn Wallace of Newton, Bachelor of Science, Sociology.