MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
COMMENCEMENT CLASS OF 2021
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A DM I N I S T R AT ION Dr. Timothy G. Laurent, Interim President Sister Linda A. Bechen ’74, Vice President for Mission & Ministry Dr. Tom Castle, Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne Gillespie, Vice President for Business & Finance and Interim Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing Brenda K. Haefner ’96, Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations Dr. Nate Klein ’07, Vice President for Student Success
B OA R D OF T RUS T E E S Charles A. Rohde, Chair Barbara A. Barhamand ’77, Vice Chair Sister Margaret M. Weigel ’66, Secretary Brandt A. Worley, Immediate Past Chair Thomas C. Barbee Kenneth S. Brown Michele M. Busse Jeffrey J. Cannon ’82 Patrice M. Carroll Terri A. Christoffersen Loren L. Coppock Tami V. Culver ’97 Dr. Melanie L. Giesler-Spellman ’01
Magda M. Golobic Sister Delores M. Hannon ’73 Ronald J. Herold Nancy L. Kasparek Robert F. Kazimour Dr. Richard T. Kettelkamp ’93 Barbara A. Knapp Dr. Timothy G. Laurent, Ex-Officio Dr. Jane C. Meyer ’82
James M. Nikrant Sister Susan M. O’Connor RSM ’72 Lisa J. Pitz Sister Laura M. Reicks RSM ’79 Dr. Vincent J. Reid John M. Rinderknecht Dyan C. Smith Michael J. Wehr ’03 Dr. Ruth E. White
Donald P. Hattery Dr. James L. Justice ’80 Bruce M. King C. John Linge JoAnn F. Meyer Sister Mary Lou Podzimek RSM ’66
H. Thomas Reed Theresa J. Robinson ’67 Emmett J. Scherrman Margee M. Stamper ’77 Thomas J. Tauke Sister Kathy R. Thornton RSM ’66 Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. Toale, PhD
E M E R I T I T RUS T E E S William A. Bloomhall II F. James Bradley Lavern T. Busse Sister James Marie Donahue RSM ’59 Josefina L. Durin Camela C. Greif ’88
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M I S S ION Mount Mercy is a Catholic university that provides student-focused education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and welcomes people of all beliefs to join our community in pursuit of baccalaureate and graduate education and compassionate service to those in need. We strive for excellence in accomplishing our mission through four interdependent goals:
Using reflective judgment
Serving the common good
The ability to think clearly and carefully, argue coherently,
The common good is at the heart of Catholic social
and evaluate competing truth claims critically are
teaching. Because people are social by nature, every
fundamental to a college education. Reflective judgment
individual’s good relates necessarily to the common good,
requires a knowledge of basic fact, examination, and
the sum of social conditions that allows all people to reach
evaluation of assumptions; adequate justification for
their human potential more fully. It includes respect for,
drawing a conclusion; and understanding implications
and ethical interaction with, every person and the natural
of drawing that conclusion. With these skills, individuals
environment and, in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy,
can solve problems creatively and integrate knowledge
service for the well-being of all humanity and action in the
across disciplines.
cause of justice in the world.
Engaging in strategic communication
Promoting purposeful living
Strategic communication requires selecting from a
A liberal education enables students to achieve a greater
range of options to accomplish a chosen goal in an
degree of freedom upon which to act purposefully. Since
ethical manner. These options include construction and
development of purpose entails planning for life based
interpretation of messages in written, oral, and aesthetic
on a set of priorities, Mount Mercy University provides
forms using appropriate technology.
opportunities for spiritual growth, intellectual engagement, vocational clarity, social development, physical well-being, emotional maturity, and responsible community leadership.
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VA LU E S
As members of the Mount Mercy University community, grounded in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and our Catholic identity, we are committed to:
Lifelong learning and education of the whole person
Gratitude
We believe that education is a lifelong experience where
We celebrate with humility all gifts and talents bestowed
learning empowers the whole person—intellectually,
by God and faithfully share these blessings with the
spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
wider community.
Pursuit of truth and dignity
Hospitality
We foster free inquiry in a compassionate culture where
We accomplish our work in the spirit of Catherine
our dedication to faith, truth, and Mercy supports the
McAuley’s graciousness and inclusion that welcomes
dignity of each person within the human community.
all people and perspectives.
Commitment to students
Service
We acknowledge and affirm that our students’ needs
We instill a sense of responsibility and caring that calls
are central to decisions that affect community life.
us to serve the common good.
Justice We advocate for equality by actively creating just and healthy relationships in our learning community and in our global society.
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S T U DE N T S PE A K E R S
Melinda S. Brown ’21
Alexandra Diersen ’21
Melinda S. Brown, from Marion, Iowa, is graduating with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Alexandra Diersen, from Solon, Iowa, is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in psychology.
She is currently a behavioral health intervention specialist at Four Oaks and a student therapist at the Olson Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, while also completing practicum hours at Meadowlark Psychiatric Services.
While at Mount Mercy, Alexandra served as the treasurer for the Mount Mercy University Association of Nurses (MMUANS) and was a member of Nurses of Vision and Action (NOVA), and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Chapter Kappa Xi.
After graduation, Melinda plans to join the therapy staff at the House of Hope in Cedar Rapids, where she’ll provide services to individuals, families, and couples with the mission of encouraging, equipping, and empowering women.
Alexandra is currently a patient care technician at UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital and a shift manager at Ronald McDonald House of Cedar Rapids. After graduation, she plans to move to Des Moines and start her nursing career at UnityPoint Health.
Veronica Joy Jons ’21
Samuel John Meyers ’20
Veronica Joy Jons, a native of Walker, Iowa, is graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and a minor in journalism.
Samuel John Meyers, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduated summa cum laude in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education and biology-education, with an endorsement in biological sciences and a coaching certification.
At Mount Mercy, Veronica was the director of public relations and secretary for the Student Government Association, and since Fall 2019, she has served as the Mount Mercy Times editor-in-chief. Veronica was also involved with the Academic Center for Excellence and participated in competitive dance, Homecoming planning, Project Connect, and #HaveMercyGiveMercy.
At Mount Mercy, Samuel helped educate students by participating in the MMU Science Fun Night at St. Pius X Elementary School. He also volunteered for the Pentecost Novena and served as a small group leader at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Samuel is a science teacher and coaches sophomore baseball, basketball, and football at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids.
After graduation, Veronica plans to either attend law school or enroll in a master’s program at Mount Mercy. 5
AWA R D S Sisters of Mercy Award.........................................................................................Alma Apolonio Bernal Sister Immaculata Business Award..............................................................................Julian Hehmann Sister Mary Agnes Hennessey Award.......................................................................Courtney Hoffman Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award.............................................. Marshall K. Muehlbauer Sister Mary Ildephonse Award................................................................. Caroline Theresa Groesbeck Sister Mary Roberta Lyness Award....................................................................Brittany Marie Carsner Sister Mary Xavier Creative Writing Award..................................................................... Allyson Killean Sister Roseline Kos Education Award...................................................................Samuel John Meyers Outstanding Accounting Student Award................................................................... Janet M. Shadden Outstanding Computer Science Student Award.......................................................... Jessee T. Green Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award................................................................. Keegun Marsh Outstanding Economics Student Award.......................................................................Julian Hehmann Outstanding Finance Student Award................................................................................... Nile Happel Outstanding Human Resource Management Student Award.................................. Mikaylah Veglahn Outstanding Journalism Student Award.................................................................... Veronica Joy Jons Outstanding Marketing Student Award...................................................................... Stephen J. Glenn Outstanding Natural Science Student Award.........................................................Peyton Rose Staab Outstanding Political Science Student Award............................................................Hannah Mausser Dale Harrison Outstanding Management Student Award.......................................... Nathan M. Acuff Anne K. Stenzel Outstanding Social Work Student Award.........................Oceana Chambri Papakee Christine L. Woodruff Outstanding Psychology Student Award........................................Alaina Elliott Nancy LaMorgese Sociology Student Award................................................... Conor Ulyssess Greear Accelerated Student of the Year Award........................................................................Krystle S. Bragg Most Outstanding Master of Nursing Student........................................................ Jennifer Siemering Most Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice Student.............................Cassandra M. Zimmerman Most Outstanding MBA Student...................................................... Hernan Esteban Moraga Rosales Most Outstanding Strategic Leadership Student.................................................... Michael D. Nelson Most Outstanding Master of Education Student..............................................................Scotty L. Hall Most Outstanding Master Student in Marriage and Family Therapy........................ Elizabeth Burgin Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in Marriage and Family Therapy................Juliene Anne Lemon Co-Curricular Service Award............................................................................................ Clare Heinrich President’s Award...............................................................................................Andrea Lopez Delgado 6
HONOR C OR D S Graduating with Distinction in the Honors Program (Blue & Gold Cords) Jenna Augusta Bemiss Nile Happel Julian Hehmann Marshall K. Muehlbauer
Maraleen Ruiz Peyton Rose Staab Ben Oestreicher Steffen
Kappa Xi Chapter, Sigma Global Nursing Excellence (Orchid & White Cords) Sultan Ahmad Saleh Alolayan Kati Armstrong-Brock Kaylee Mae Bratsch
Ashley M. Kupka Jaicee Edith Lyons Cheryl Mann
Bethany Carder Karlee S. Carey Alexandra Diersen Leah Grunzweig Amber Marie Hennings Kaylie M. Henry Lisa Irwin Lucy Wanja Kirumba
Eve Marie Wenger Menzel Marshall K. Muehlbauer Mike Lugaye Ogoli Jennifer Siemering Sidney Valentine Kelene Marie Westendorf Kya Layne Wooldridge
Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology (Gold Cords with Blue & Gold Tassels) Alaina Elliott Cassandra Ann Forsythe Shawn D. Hassen Hannah Jones
Madison LeAnne Knight Oceana Chambri Papakee Luah Soko
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HONOR S TOL E S Phi Alpha Honor Society (White Stoles) Alma Apolonio Bernal Supreme Boulden Makenna Coates Cameron Cox
Marissa Kay Ells Melissa Gordon Oceana Chambri Papakee Payton Pottratz
Abigail L. Richardson Sydney Blair Robertson
Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success (Red, Black & Silver Stoles) Kailie Berry Timothy Blattner Helen Mensah Blevi
Clare Heinrich Kaylie M. Henry Courtney Hoffman
Judy A. Oberholser Bailey McKenna O’Brien Emily A. Oler
Caleb Patrick Boeding Tiffany Lee Brown Sara Jane Burlage Stephanie Clore Kevin Alan Cobb Mija S. Cotton Jamie Daman Joseph D. Dennis William Arthur Eick Miriam Elossais Evan Christopher Ernst Abigail Ruth Estabrook Nicole Fetters Cynthia Jean Fiester Caroline Theresa Groesbeck Nile Happel Emilie S. Harder
Jennifer L. Howland Haley Jewel James Sarah Marie Johnson Tya Shannel Johnson Melinda S. Jones Madison LeAnne Knight Parker Zayne Max Krouse Holly Marie Madorin Bahaeldin Obaidalla Mahmoud Madilyn Anne Martin Bailey Bryanne McDole Taryn A. McElhinney Zachariah L. Meader Yvette Y. Mendoza Monica Miranda Philip Jay Nelson Sadie Mae Novotny
Kaitlin Louise O’Neill Oceana Chambri Papakee Kerry Rathje Abigail L. Richardson Kendra Kay Ries Sydney Blair Robertson Maraleen Ruiz Kimberly Schwartz Brook Schwery Brett Franklyn Smith LeAnn Smith Mark C. Stangl Judy Marie Stoffel Sidney Valentine Mikaylah Veglahn Lauren E. Wymore Maria Kathryn Young
L AT I N HONOR S The distinction summa cum laude is given to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.80 or above. The distinction magna cum laude is given to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.60 to 3.79. The distinction cum laude is given to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.40 to 3.59. Latin honors are calculated based on a student’s final cumulative GPA. For students graduating in June or August 2021, their current cumulative GPA is used at Commencement. Students earning second bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees are not eligible for Latin honors.
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CLASS OF 2021 MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
D O C TOR OF N U R S I NG PR AC T IC E Mary Zaye Elliott Taylor Felker Stephanie Lynn Healy
Traci Ridgway Christopher Thompson
Ashley Umoren Tara L. Weir
Olivia Katherine Widdel Cassandra M. Zimmerman
D O C TOR OF PH I L O S OPH Y I N M A R R I AG E & FA M I LY T H E R A P Y Juliene Anne Lemon
Sara M. Tawil
Meghan K. Williams
M A S T E R OF A RT S I N C R I M I N A L J US T IC E Cristal Lynne Boeding Katelyn Canby Daniel James Paul Dawson Breauna Emanuel
Walter Gerald Lawrence Heller Dylan James Helms Marcia Knock
Cole Michael Koeppen Erin LeAnn Maeder Tonya Naughton
Kimberly Schwartz Paul Steier Wendy Lynn Wittrock
M A S T E R OF A RT S I N E DUC AT ION Trista M. Behrens-Wolf Chloe McNeill Blick Lauren Brooke Erickson Ruth Gerst
Scotty L. Hall Kelsey Ann Kearns Angela Kinkeade Jessica Nicole Rimmer Kruse
Sara McAndrew Alison Nichols Brian Nichols Rachel Parr
Megan Pfiffner Emma Kathleen Stewart Alyssa Stratton
M A S T E R OF A RT S I N M A R R I AG E & FA M I LY T H E R A P Y Kpoti Senam Accoh Laura L. Anderson Avary Brinker Cheyenne Rae Brown
Melinda S. Brown Elizabeth Burgin Melany Forbes Amber Freund
Ann Marie Laban Gavin Stacy L. Grooms Mary Helen Ross Kennerly Madison Skye Miller 9
Kayla Marie Sellers Katie Marie Taylor Elizabeth G. Tursi
M A S T E R OF BUS I N E S S A DM I N I S T R AT ION Sura Ahmed Taylor Jo Arens Toni Beck Reiter Brian R. Blass Helen Mensah Blevi Louisa Brain Jessica Burke Olayinka Monsurat Butali Aimable Seba Byishimo Tara Sue Carter Nia A. Clark-Wilkins Bailey Marie Cooper Pedro Velasco Curto Capria Malease Davis Rachel Dezarn Amber Ann Doubet Katie Marie Downing
Samantha Nicole Drummy Omaima Ahmed Elobeid Erica England Ricardo Etienne Younouss Sakhoba Fall Nicole Fetters Danielle Elizabeth Garvey Danielle Michelle Graham Douglas A. Henry Jennifer L. Howland Renee A. Isenberg Thomas J. Johnston Melinda S. Jones Kim Kopernik Jennifer Lamparek Molly Langhenry
Stacey Loutsch Bahaeldin Obaidalla Mahmoud Taryn A. McElhinney Sara Elizabeth McGrew Berlin Victoria Mendez Emily Meyers Hernan Esteban Moraga Rosales Tara Morrow Jaimie Lynn Murray Philip Jay Nelson Kenneth Otto Michelle Papakee Mary Pham Travis Charles Prior Samantha Kay Reynolds Fabiola A. Rivera-Blanco
William S. Rodriguez Simon B. Runde Susanne L. Scieszinski Alicia Michelle Simmons Traci J. Simonson LeAnn Smith Daniel J. Snyder Tyler Alan Soenksen Justin Paul Sowada Hailey Stitz Alyssa Ann Stockman Antwain M. Strong, Jr. Kimberly A. Tice Padmini Vaddadi Michael William Wiethorn Dawn Zaruba
M A S T E R OF S C I E NC E I N N U R S I NG Sultan Ahmad Saleh Alolayan Kati Armstrong-Brock Connie Brown Bethany Carder Cynthia Jean Fiester Cody M. Gassmann
Margaret Gassmann Amber Marie Hennings Jessica Marie Hoff Lisa Irwin Brian Jolly
Lucy Wanja Kirumba Ashley M. Kupka Cheryl Mann Eve Marie Wenger Menzel Mike Lugaye Ogoli
Jennifer Siemering Britney L. Toops Kelene Marie Westendorf Lauren Wieland Kya Layne Wooldridge
M A S T E R OF S T R AT E G IC L E A DE R S H I P Bill Henry Brown Elizabeth Buch Traci R. Dolphin Michael Griffith Shawnee Haendler
Quenna Noel Keating Ella Rose Lehmann George McCrory Caitlin E. McGowean-Ahline Michael D. Nelson
Amber Nicole O’Connor Kristin M. Roberts Benjamin Rogers Karmela Rotter Haley Sue Sprague
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Judy Marie Stoffel Aimee Jane Underwood Lauren E. Wymore Feryl J. York
B AC H E L OR’ S DE G R E E S
A Jessica Abdoney
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Jessica L. Aulwes
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Human Resource Management, Business
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Nabil Abugattas Hodali Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: English
Nathan M. Acuff
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management, Religious Studies
Brock Adams
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Miguel Aguilar
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Sarah Maxine Alberts
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Maysa Aldossary
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Megan Allsup
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Marilyn Anaya
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Andrew J. Anderson
Hannah Jayne Bachman
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Walter P. Banaszak
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Michael Andrew Barbato II
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Miranda K. Beranek
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Jonathan P. Berger
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Secondary Education, Art-Education
Alexis Dione Berry
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management: Sports Management
Kailie Berry
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cyndel Barragan
Mercy Fadhili Birindwa
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jared Roger Barth
Safi Birindwa
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Bailey Basala
Jeanette K. Blasi
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Harper Bean
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Trey Beckman
Devin Gregory Radloff Blish
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Secondary Education
Matthew Thomas Been
Timothy Blattner
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Chemistry: Biochemistry, Mathematics
Kaylee Mae Bratsch Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
David Paul Brauer Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Human Resource Management
Morgan Danielle Braughton Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Tyler Breitbach Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Madyson Broders Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Morgan Brown Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tiffany Lee Brown Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Payton Bruner Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Benjamin James Bryant Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Amanda Burks
Caleb Patrick Boeding
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management, Marketing
Alma Apolonio Bernal
Madison Emilie Bell
Supreme Boulden
Sara Jane Burlage
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jenna Augusta Bemiss
Krystle S. Bragg
Steven L. Bush
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Gabrielle Jo Armstrong
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry: Biochemistry
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Secondary Education
Whitney Lynn Bush
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Allison J. Bys
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Biology
Ashley A. Bys
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Biology
C Chailey Cabalis
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Paige Ann Callanan
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dylan Scott Campbell
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management: Sports Management
Kobi Candaroma
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management: Sports Management
Karlee S. Carey
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Abby Carlson
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brittany Marie Carsner
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Matt Caulfield
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Maria Geneva Cavin
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Zachary C. Ceresa
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Political Science, Secondary Education, Social Science-Education
Alexis Chamness
Kyle B. Cunningham
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Amanda Kim Chase
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Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Kayla Daggett Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Psychology, Criminal Justice
Samantha Chinick
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jamie Daman
Gwendoline Chofong
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jordyn Elizabeth Cigrand
Amanda Maria Daoud
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Timothy Cihla
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Marketing, Management
Daphne Kenyon Dowiat
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources
Jennifer Dudek
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Autumn Davis
Danielle Dunphy
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Brady Ryan Donohue
Jenna Duncan
Zachary R. Davis
Makenna Coates
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Communication: Verbal
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Marketing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Stephanie Clore
Barry Doe
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Psychology, International Studies
Receva John Duos
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Gabrielle Delsing
Kevin Alan Cobb
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Joseph D. Dennis Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Criminal Justice, Applied Philosophy
Rachael Conner
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Secondary Education
Dalton D. Depoorter
Chase Costa
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management: Sports Management, Marketing
Mija S. Cotton
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Cassidy G. Courey
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Public Health
Jasmin Chantal Detmer Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
R. Alexander Diercks Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Marketing, Psychology
Alexandra Diersen
Cameron Cox
Mackenzie Dietiker
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Megan Croghan
Gracie Hannah Ditch
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
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Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
E Ashley E. Eden
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science
William Arthur Eick
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Mathematics, Computer Science
Molly Eisen
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Secondary Education, Art-Education
Alaina Elliott
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Psychology, Sociology
Marissa Kay Ells
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Angela J. Ellsworth
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lisa Michelle Ellwood
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Miriam Elossais
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Jill M. Emanuel
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Human Resource Management
Vicki Emanuel
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Alyssa Epperson
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Evan Christopher Ernst
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Mathematics
Abigail Ruth Estabrook
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Secondary Education, English-Language Arts, Mathematics Education
Lisa B. Estrada
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Stacey J. Evenson
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
F Hunter Filloon
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources
Lyle Fini
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Baylor Fish
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Austin Fisher
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Katherine Joanna Fliehler
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cassandra Ann Forsythe
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Melanie Fortin
Stephen J. Glenn
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management, Marketing
Michael Fortin
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Majors: Nursing, Psychology
Mary Goergen
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Human Resource Management
Shannon David Gonzalez
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Keelan France Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Graphic Design
Alissa Marie Good
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Biology, Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources
Gretchen E. Freilinger Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
John Richard Good
Skylar Frese
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Melissa Gordon
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Sara M. Frieden Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
G Paige Gallagher
Jaci Kay Garien
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Marketing, Management: Sports Management
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Rachel Ann Harris
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Brandi Leigh Harvey
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Shawn D. Hassen
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: English
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Leah Grunzweig
Gavin T. Heald
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jessica Jo Hall
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Journalism
Caroline Theresa Groesbeck
David T. Haley
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Marketing, Management: Sports Management
Joshua Harmon
Keith Hartgrave
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Connor Geuder
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Biology, Chemistry: Biochemistry
Catherine Green
Hailie Hacker
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Emilie S. Harder
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
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Anelyse Marie Gerst
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Finance, Management, Marketing
Timothy Paul Harris
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barbara Gehling
Nile Happel
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Psychology, Sociology
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science
Evan Gaskill
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Journalism
Conor Ulyssess Greear
Jessee T. Green
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Derek D. Hamilton
Gordon D K Grabau
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Finance, Human Resource Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science
Vanessa Frieden
Caitlin MacLean Ham
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Cammie Heefner
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Human Resource Management
Julian Hehmann
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management: International Management, Marketing
Jessica Heick
Keegan Eric Hutchins
Jade D. Kennaway
Lauren Lauterwasser
Clare Heinrich
Savanna Mae Hutchins
Piper Diane Kesselring
Carter Lawler
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: English, Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources, Music
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Aline S. Helen
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kaylie M. Henry
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emily Bolton Hill
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Graphic Design
Jamie Lynn Hill
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Jessica Janan Hintz
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Biology-Education
Lynda Roseanne Hiracheta Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Graphic Design
Courtney Hoffman
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Journalism, Psychology
Thomas Arnold Hogan
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Jill M. Holub
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cynthia Renee Homewood
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samantha Alexis Honigford Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Megan Marie Hook
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Allyson Killean
Dalton Hynek
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Secondary Education, English-Language Arts
Kelsey L. Klein
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Stacey Lynn Irvin
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bailey Hepworth
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science
McKenna Ann Klekar
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Jessica Elizabeth Knapp
Amy M. Jackson
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Evelyn Danielle Knight
Haley Jewel James
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Science Marketing
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Madison LeAnne Knight
Sarah Marie Johnson
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Garmai Marian Vankpanah Kpartipa
Tya Shannel Johnson
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Shyanne Rynae Johnston
Chase Kress
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management, Marketing
Hannah Jones
Kaitlyn Marie Kristiansen
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Veronica Joy Jons
Parker Zayne Max Krouse
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
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Lindsey Kaefring
Kaylynn Lamphier
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
KyLee Jo Kane
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Human Resource Management, Management
Jessica M. Kelley
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Communication: Verbal
Tam Dao Hong Le
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Accounting, Finance, Management
Rylan J. Lechner
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting
Hope Lee
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Psychology, Criminal Justice
Julio A. Leon
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skyler Long
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Andrea Lopez Delgado
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Courtney Karla Lorini
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Kori L. Luedeman
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Ruth Noella Miyambo Lukuka Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jaicee Edith Lyons
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
M Holly Marie Madorin
Emily Latteyer
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Kennedy Jo Lauridsen
Breanna Maher
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tara Lynn Malcolm
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Annie Manthe
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Keegun Marsh
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Charles Martens
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Madilyn Anne Martin
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Michael S. Martin
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Johnson Mator
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Shaniya Matthews
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Navigation
Hannah Mausser
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science
Macey Mae McAtee
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Jayne McCormick
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bailey Bryanne McDole
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sarah McGuire
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Zachariah L. Meader
Diana Mejia Montes
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tami Moore
Yvette Y. Mendoza
Emily A. Oler Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Chemistry, Mathematics
Tami Oliphant Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting
Michelle Kandyse Oliver
Hannah Renee Merritt
Marshall K. Muehlbauer
Kaitlin Louise O’Neill
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Riley Kathryn Messinger
Matthew Mumm
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Samuel John Meyers
Jennifer Musiol
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Biology-Education
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Art
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Emily Mickelson
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Actuarial Science, Finance
Alexandra Neely
Elizabeth Miene
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: English
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Business
Sadie Mae Novotny
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources
Sarah Elizabeth Minar
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Finance
Lindsay Ann Nowachek
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nicole Minor
Haley A. McLaughlin
Cecilia Esmeralda Miranda
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katherine McLaughlin
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Sport Management
Marysa Elizabeth Pearl Ort Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ashli Jo O’Shea
Brooklynn Rae Ossman
Karla J. Novak
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management: Sports Management, Marketing
Owen William Oreskovich
Luke Nickelson
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dylan Chad Mills
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: History, Political Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Social Science-Education
Emily Kay Northup
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Ryan Matthew Miller
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Communication: Media
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Madelin Medberry
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Human Resource Management, Management
Dennis Mckinney
Sarah M. Moffett
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance
O Judy A. Oberholser
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brittany Osterhaus Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Anna E. Owen Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
P Diana Pallares Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Oceana Chambri Papakee Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Social Work, Psychology
Nicholas Neil Paul
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Monica Miranda
Bailey McKenna O’Brien
Jacob Zachary Perks
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
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Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Jeffrey Peters
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Management Information Systems
Kendra Kay Ries
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mary Ann Popham
Allison Roach
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Payton Pottratz
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Amie Price
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Q Devin Quinn
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
R Ekaterina R. Rangelova
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Madalynn Ratchford
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kerry Rathje
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Austin Dirk Rebel
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Carly Rees
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Abigail L. Richardson
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Kelly Ridenour
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Outdoor Conservation: Natural Resources
Matthew Riedel
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management: Sports Management
Brandy Riley
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Human Resource Management, Business
Femina Pierre
Brandon Scott Secor
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Miriam A. Selusi
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katelyn Marie Severs
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sydney Blair Robertson
Janet M. Shadden
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting
Amanda Rohrig
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sierra Sheets
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Benjamin Ruggles
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Ella Mae Sherman
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Maraleen Ruiz
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: English, International Studies, Political Science
Rachel Shoop
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Graphic Design
Sarrive Rukakiza
Molly Sieverding
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Mary Kristine Simonsen
Rebecca Ann Sanders
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Brett Franklyn Smith
Taylor Mary Soeken
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Luah Soko
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Fionna Dawn Sparrow
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Social Work
Courtney M. Squires
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Peyton Rose Staab
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Biology, Chemistry
Grace Nicole Stalzer
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Kiana Stanek
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology
Mark C. Stangl
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Benjamin Stecklein
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Social Science-Education
Haley Rose Stecklein
Jolene M. Sanger
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Tanner Delaine Sather
Marissa Smith
Ben Oestreicher Steffen
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice
Cameron M. Steffens
Samantha Hailey Schuerer
Tyrone T. Smith
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Management, Marketing
Joy M. Smyth
Joseph C. Steinbach
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Music-Education
Brooke A. Snyder
Samuel Stonskas
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Olivia Loren Scurek
Stacy L. Soderstrum
Nicholas Sueppel
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Chemistry: Biochemistry, Mathematics
Brook Schwery
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mikaylah Kathleen Scott
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Health Care Administration
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science
Willa Sughroue
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Majors: Secondary Education, Art-Education
Candice Sweet
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Keri Sweeting
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Marketing
T Lauren E. Tandy
Mikaylah Veglahn
Marlee Wallace
Abbigayle M. Tunis
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Actuarial Science
V Sidney Valentine
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Adam Thomas Van Oort
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Noah Vawter
Degree: Bachelor of Science Majors: Secondary Education, Mathematics-Education
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Art
Spencer Matthew Wiskus
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Management
Andrew Witte
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Major: Applied Management
Nicholas Wood
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Kristophor Dane Tomer
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Emily Winchester
Laura Lea Walker
Grace Elizabeth Wall
Rebecca K. Trimble
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Actuarial Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Business
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Finance, Management
McKenna Marie Wilson
Elijah James Waddell
Jayme Rose Wagner
Stasha Thompson
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Brooke Tauber
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Luke A. Williams
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Jessica Lynn Taylor
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Liberal Studies
Blake J. Viall
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Management Information Systems
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Joshua Williams
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Human Resource Management, Management: Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility
Y Maria Kathryn Young
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Shawndre`a Alexis Young
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jacob Waltersdorf
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: International Studies
Jose M. Zamora
Jasmine Renee Wardell
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Elementary Education
Nico MacKenzee Zvacek
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Trisha D. Watts
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Business, Human Resource Management
RoyShawn Webb
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Psychology
Jamie Weiss
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mitchell Wieland
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Secondary Education
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