Just over 2,000 student graduate from Iowa State University this fall

AMES, Iowa (December 22, 2020) – This fall, 2,001 students earned degrees from Iowa State University. The graduates were recognized in a virtual ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuing a practice started last spring, Iowa State prepared graduation day gift boxes for all graduating students. It included a cardinal-and-gold tassel, musical card from President Wintersteen that plays “Pomp and Circumstance,” diploma cover, streamer tube, I-State car window decal, Iowa State lapel pin, honor cords if applicable and a free introductory membership to the alumni association.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE (if listed), MAJOR(S), HONORS PROGRAM (if listed)

Amana, IA

Pierre Buffard, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Systems Technology

Blairstown, IA

Samantha Werning, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Cum Laude

Dysart, IA

Anna Garwood, Bachelor of Science, Geology

Homestead, IA

Trevor Toy, Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture-Professional Degree, Magna Cum Laude

Keystone, IA

Carly Selken, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, Magna Cum Laude

Marengo, IA

Austin Alexander, Bachelor of Science, Community and Regional Planning

North English, IA

Grayson Cox, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Rebecca Phillips, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services

Parnell, IA

Ethan Aljets, Bachelor of Science, Biology (AGLS)

Tama, IA

Madison Waterbury, Bachelor of Science, Agronomy

Van Horne, IA

Taylor Gage, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Cum Laude
Thomas Smith, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Victor, IA

Derick Weiermann, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Systems Technology

Vinton, IA

Erin Cantrell, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education

Williamsburg, IA

Katherina Cromwell, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Elizabeth Zuber, Master of Science, Meat Science