AMES, Iowa (January 9, 2023) – Nearly 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 16-17 at Hilton Coliseum.

Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, spoke at the graduate ceremony. Alumnus Suku Radia, who retired in 2017 as chief executive officer (CEO) of Bankers Trust and currently serves as an executive-in-residence in the Ivy College of Business, gave the undergraduate address.

Following are graduates from your area:

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

Atkins, IA

Will Epping, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and History, Magna Cum Laude
Samuel Lavin, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Cum Laude

Dysart, IA

Megan Carty, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Shellsburg, IA

Brock Ortner, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cum Laude

Toledo, IA

Jackson Beltz, Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Van Horne, IA

Machaela Ingalls, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
Parker Nolan, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering

Vinton, IA

Matthew Andreesen, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering