2026 Candidates for Graduation
The class of 2026 candidates for graduation are listed in alphabetical order here. Please note that during the ceremony students will have chosen their own seating order and will not receive their diplomas in alphabetical order.
Reading key: Degree, Major (Minor)
A
Amina-arwa Abdullahi
London, United Kingdom
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Classical Studies)
Morgan Ahlers
LeClaire, Iowa
BA, Elementary Education
Estevan Jose Alfaro
Oglesby, Illinois
BSE, Engineering
Colby Ryan Allen
El Dorado, Arkansas
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Joane Alvarado Martinez
Minneapolis, Minnesota
BA, Sociology and Anthropology (Politics)
Panayiotis Anastasiou
Oak Park, Illinois
BA, Studio Art (English)
Bridget Alaine Anzelc
Mishawaka, Indiana
BA, Philosophy; English–Literature
Anthony Arizmendi
Waukegan, Illinois
BA, Business Management
B
Eddie Alberto Banda
Palmdale, California
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Delaney Nicole Barfels
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BSS, Elementary Education
Jackson Reed Barton
Eagle, Idaho
BA, Finance
Meena Mae Johnson Barua
Woodbridge, Virginia
BA, Business Analytics; International Relations
Hadley R. Beaty
Los Lunas, New Mexico
BSE, Engineering
Ella Kourtney Becker
Ankeny, Iowa
BA, Psychological Sciences; Kinesiology–Exercise Science
James A. Belding
Marion, Iowa
BA, History
Evelyn Elizabeth Benavides
Dallas, Texas
BA, Human Resource Management
Juniper J. Bennington
Indianola, Iowa
BA, History; Philosophy
Kylie Carolynn Berry
Omaha, Nebraska
BA, English–Creative Writing; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Elizabeth Christine Bixby
DeWitt, Iowa
BA, Psychological Sciences
Janae Lea Bolson
Decorah, Iowa
BA, Business Management (Studio Art)
William Hamilton Borer Seabloom
St. Paul, Minnesota
BA, Data Science; Finance (Computer Science)
Portia Whitlow Bowman
Newburgh, Indiana
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Studio Art (Art History)
Jaylan A. Bradberry
Memphis, Tennessee
BA, Kinesiology–Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Caden Rhodes Branchflower
Fort Collins, Colorado
BA, Philosophy; Religion
Reese Bridgens
Portland, Oregon
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability (Psychology)
Jackson Douglas Brinker
Granger, Iowa
BA, Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Gavin William Brown
Iowa City, Iowa
BA, Mathematics (Physics)
C
Jaedin Adonis Cade
Chicago, Illinois
BA, History
Max Scott Cahoon
Naperville, Illinois
BA, Mathematics (Applied Statistics)
Brodie Nathaniel Callahan
West Plains, Missouri
BSE, Engineering
Nathaniel James Buczkowski Canals
Davenport, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Kinesiology)
Jack August Carlson
Morgantown, West Virginia
BA, Individualized–Sports Journalism
Hailey Noelle Carolan
Robins, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Joshua Michael Arthur Chamberlain
Racine, Wisconsin
BA, History
Andrew Christopher Cheatum
Iowa City, Iowa
BA, Geology
Jayden Rose Chenoweth
Bushnell, Illinois
BA, Individualized–Social and Political Science (Economics and Business)
Ethyn David Chesnut
Waverly, Iowa
BA, Computer Science
Mercedes Joy Chisholm
Ramona, California
BSE, Engineering (Applied Mathematics; Computer Science)
Emma Jasmine Ciesla
Aurora, Illinois
BA, Applied Psychology
Ava Lynn Claussen-Tubbs
Anamosa, Iowa
BA, Individualized–Marketing; Applied Statistics
Charley Ann Coleman
Cokato, Minnesota
BA, English–Creative Writing
Adam Conrad Cooklin
Mount Vernon, Iowa
BSS, Cybersecurity; Computer Science
Elliot James Cooney
Greenfield, Iowa
BSE, Engineering
Olivia Cotton
Northglenn, Colorado
BA, Individualized–International Sales and Marketing
D
William Matthew Davis
Longmont, Colorado
BA, Anthropology (English; Spanish)
Genny Davis
Marion, Iowa
BA, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Jennifer Rose Deeney
Springville, Iowa
BSS, Graphic Design
Elifsude Degirmenci
Denizli, Turkey
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Salem DeMale
Naperville, Illinois
BA, Geology; Environmental Science and Sustainability (Studio Art)
Willow Jade Dennison
Wonder Lake, Illinois
BA, Computer Science; Data Science (Theatre)
Anna Rene-Lanai Dewitt
Adair, Iowa
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Environmental Science and Sustainability)
Camille Ann Diaz
Bolingbrook, Illinois
BA, Sociology (Dance)
Christian Gael Diaz
Vista, California
BA, History; Secondary Education Certification
Ashley Marie Drake
Tucson, Arizona
BA, Studio Art; English–Creative Writing
Olivia Rose Sauer Dudziak
Bloomington, Minnesota
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience (Applied Statistics; Dance)
E
Peyton Kristina Earle
Iowa City, Iowa
BA, Psychological Sciences (Studio Art)
Harrison Early
Venice, California
BA, Studio Art
Riley Isabelle Edwards
Plainfield, Illinois
BA, Art History
Guershome O. Elama
Cleveland, Ohio
BA, Finance (International Relations)
Mahmoud Wael Elawady
Deyarb Negm, Egypt
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Computer Science
Mackenzie Engbert
Forreston, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Benjamin Yaron Ephraim
Highland Park, Illinois
BA, Psychological Sciences
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Lewis Engle Hauss Fawcett
St. Paul, Minnesota
BSS, Arts Production
Nicholas William Feider
Minneapolis, Minnesota
BA, International Relations
Benjamin Fergot
Viroqua, Wisconsin
BA, Kinesiology-Health and Physical Education; K-12 Education Certification
Len Josephine Fogarty
Fort Collins, Colorado
BA, Environmental Justice and Sustainability (Politics)
Evelyn Olsen Fritz
Calabasas, California
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Studio Art)
G
Rebeca Jo Galicia
Carbondale, Colorado
BSS, Film and Visual Storytelling; Studio Art
Ricardo Federico Garcia Lohr
Arlington, Iowa
BA, Economics and Business
William Rhys Garman
Orinda, California
BA, Economics and Business
Eamon Byers Garton
Davenport, Iowa
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability (Geology; Politics)
Jordyn Grace Gear
Eldora, Iowa
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Applied Statistics)
Sean Fischer Giffen
Anchorage, Alaska
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Robin Tsugumi Gillette
Tucson, Arizona
BA, Applied Statistics
Abby Elizabeth Girman Anderson
Elgin, Illinois
BA, Psychological Sciences (Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; Sociology)
August Giurato
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Christian Andrew Gonzales
Littleton, Colorado
BA, History; Politics; German Studies
Elena Christine Gonzalez
Mount Vernon, Iowa
BA, English–Creative Writing (Studio Art)
Chrysalis Paulina Goring
BSS, Writing for Television, Stage and Screen
Jack Ryan Gross
Houston, Texas
BSE, Engineering
Juan Manuel Guerrero Jr.
Waukegan, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
H
Auvin Celeste Hajian
Irvine, California
BA, Geology (Environmental Science and Sustainability)
Tanatswa Michelle Hamadziripi
Harare, Zimbabwe
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Economics and Business)
Bayley Grace Hancox
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BA, Psychological Sciences
Brody Rhys Desaumarez Hawtrey
Clarence, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Silas Owen Heimos
East Troy, Wisconsin
BSE, Engineering
Margaret Grace Helland
Nashville, Tennessee
BA, English–Multimedia and Digital Writing
Aubrey Elizabeth Hendrickson
Bloomington, Minnesota
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience; Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Ella Miranda Henze
State Center, Iowa
BA, Applied Statistics (Economics and Business)
Patrick John Hetzel‑Warhol
Minneapolis, Minnesota
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Chemistry
Jacob Tyler Hidding
Alta Vista, Iowa
BA, Chemistry
Lich Bradley Higdon
Ely, Iowa
BA, Politics
Frida Day Hilbrich
St. Paul, Minnesota
BA, English–Creative Writing; Studio Art
Jackson Marshall Hill
Glenview, Illinois
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science (Economics and Business)
Emylyn Sue Hockemeier
Boone, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Autumn N. Holmstrom
Milan, Illinois
BA, Spanish; International Relations (Dance)
Emily Patricia Howard
Huron, California
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science (Art History)
Isaac Jacob Huelsenbeck
Atkins, Iowa
BSE, Engineering
Thomas Zachary Hunt
Bancroft, Wisconsin
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Ella Hurley
Mount Prospect, Illinois
BA, International Relations; French
I
Sabrina Kate Ibanez
San Diego, California
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
J
Ryan Robert Jacobs
Bloomington, Minnesota
BA, Business Analytics; Computer Science
Ilsa Kathryn Jeffery
Chaska, Minnesota
BA, Elementary Education
Zachary Aaron Jensen
Ankeny, Iowa
BA, History
Corbin Shope Jensen
Ann Arbor, Michigan
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Grace Juliane Jerez
Wilmington, California
BA, Studio Art (Computer Science)
Andrew Christopher Johnson
Welch, Minnesota
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Maiha May Marie Jones
Williamsburg, Iowa
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience; Philosophy
Alton Jones Jr.
Chicago, Illinois
BA, Computer Science
Heidi Lynn Jorgensen
Manti, Utah
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
K
Hannah Mae Kalbrener
St. Paul, Minnesota
BA, English–Creative Writing (Classical Studies)
Emmet Ross Kalish
San Francisco, California
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Psychology)
Harrisen Matthew Kargol
Oskaloosa, Iowa
BA, Studio Art
Chihiro Kawase
Yachiyo City, Japan
BA, Computer Science
Jayden Alexandra Kelley
Parker, Colorado
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science (Psychology)
Carson Louis King
Evergreen, Colorado
BA, Finance (Politics)
Hannah Lynn Koenighain
Williamsburg, Iowa
BA, Sociology
Sophia Lynn Kohl
Readlyn, Iowa
BA, English–Creative Writing
Alyza Marie Koppes
Ely, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science; German Studies
August Alton Krahn
Eagan, Minnesota
BA, Economics and Business (International Relations)
L
Gabriel William LaFleur
Ames, Iowa
BA, Geology (Theatre; Environmental Science and Sustainability)
Emma Sophia Landuyt‑Krueger
Williamsburg, Iowa
BSS, Elementary Education
Fiona Katerina Harriet Lawrence
Frisco, Texas
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Isabella Rose Leo
Colorado Springs, Colorado
BA, English–Creative Writing (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Aidan Michael Jamie Lerch
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BA, History; Secondary Education Certification
Caleb Asher Leslie
Owasso, Oklahoma
BA, Business Management
Mark Thomas Liberko
Mount Vernon, Iowa
BA, Data Science; Mathematics (Computer Science)
Greta Katherine Lies
Mount Prospect, Illinois
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience (Applied Mathematics)
Junxuan Liu
Rizhao, China
BA, Computer Science (Applied Mathematics)
Louisa Maria Mercedes Ludes‑Bedell
Ames, Iowa
BSS, Choreography/Dance/Theatre; Theatre
Caden James Lynch
Ankeny, Iowa
BA, Economics and Business (Spanish)
M
Kiana Manson
Mountain View, California
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Elli Jo Martin
Nichols, Iowa
BA, Art History (History)
Bruce Muir McGlynn
Pasadena, California
BA, Philosophy; Music
Jaxin McGuire
Denver, Colorado
BA, Business Analytics
Charlotte Brooke McHughs
Denver, Colorado
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Kinesiology)
Oriana McKanan
Somerville, Massachusetts
BA, Sociology; Community and Public Health
Ella Ann McLaughlin
Eldridge, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Garrett Aaron Michulka
Austin, Texas
BA, Finance
Hannah Marie Miech
Waukesha, Wisconsin
BA, Archaeology; History
Brynn Rae Miroslavich
Woodbury, Minnesota
BA, English–Literature and Society; Politics
Eric Montano Jr.
Chicago, Illinois
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience (Philosophy)
Isabella Marie Moore
Novato, California
BA, International Relations; Russian Studies
Christopher Morgan
Chicago, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Applied Statistics)
Logan Gray Mosling
Middleton, Wisconsin
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Cheyenne Elizabeth Mulford
Solon, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Gabriel Munoz
Memphis, Tennessee
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Psychology)
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Sowelu Naantena
Madison, Wisconsin
BA, Politics; Individualized–Communications
Katherine L. Nelson
Olathe, Kansas
BA, Elementary Education
Smriti Neupane
Thokarpa, Nepal
BA, Studio Art; Individualized–Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Cecilia Suzanne Iola Newman
Bellevue, Iowa
BA, Art History (Anthropology)
Maya Marie Neymeyer
Marion, Iowa
BSS, History; Secondary Education Certification
Ayden David Nicklaus
Davenport, Iowa
BA, Business Management; Kinesiology–Exercise Science
O
Isabella Olson
La Porte City, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Zachary Tan Ong
Northville, Michigan
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Zachary Orrick
Conroe, Texas
BA, Data Science
Michael‑Sean Lotanna Ossai
Lagos, Nigeria
BA, Business Analytics (Computer Science)
P
Nate Vincent Pacetti
Alsip, Illinois
BA, Kinesiology–Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Lewis Stephen Page
Smithton, Missouri
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Environmental Science and Sustainability; Spanish)
Blake Palm
Lake Barrington, Illinois
BA, English–Creative Writing
Jacqueline Ruby Parada
Phoenix, Arizona
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Brett Michael Pelfrey
Iowa City, Iowa
BSE, Engineering
Jonleon Pennell
Portland, Oregon
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience
Brieauna Michelle Wyntur Perch
Queens, New York
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Orion Pevehouse
Madison, Wisconsin
BA, History (Art History)
Carly Jo Puffer
Tipton, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Q
Devin J. Quirarte
Colorado Springs, Colorado
BA, Kinesiology–Physical Activity and Health Promotion
R
Auden Anthony Rader
Dubuque, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Health and Physical Education; K‑12 Education Certification
Jayden Mathias Rael
Sahuarita, Arizona
BSE, Engineering
Jonathan Hunter Raper
Newton, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Philosophy
Piper Lee Ravenscroft
Burnsville, Minnesota
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability (Classical Studies)
Cole Benjamin Reed
Las Vegas, Nevada
BA, Kinesiology–Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Cameron Lyn Reimers
Iowa City, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Studio Art (Chemistry)
Daelynn Kay Rhoades
Barneveld, Wisconsin
BA, Elementary Education
Garrett Thomas Roehl
St. Cloud, Wisconsin
BA, Data Science; Mathematics
Monet Scott Roelle
Boulder City, Nevada
BA, Sociology (Politics)
Jack Calvin Rogers
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BA, Business Analytics; Applied Statistics
Angel Antonio Rosado
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BA, Kinesiology–Physical Activity and Health Promotion (Studio Art)
Nathan Elliott Russell
Greenfield, Iowa
BA, Business Analytics
Antonio Russo
Cremona, Italy
BA, Business Management
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Yonis Abdulrahman Said
Bloomington, Minnesota
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Religion)
Ryan Matthew Sanders
Eldridge, Iowa
BA, Elementary Education
Robin Leigh Schaeffer
Houston, Texas
BA, Geology (English)
Landen Brian Schemmel
Cresco, Iowa
BA, Business Management
Ian John Schilling
O’Fallon, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Luca William Schoensee
Plano, Illinois
BA, Finance (Kinesiology)
Seraphina Ann Schourek
Hampshire, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Chemistry with ACS Certification
Veronica Joyce Schuchart
Champaign, Illinois
BA, Geology; Studio Art
Jordaane Rebekah Schwab
Glenview, Illinois
BSS, Art Therapy; Studio Art (Art History; Psychology)
Benjamin Ivie Schwartz
Broomfield, Colorado
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science; Studio Art
Meredith Grace Sconce
Hartline, Washington
BA, History; Secondary Education Certification
Jonah Chad Seely
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
BA, History; Secondary Education Certification
Haley Nicole Sevenbergen
Newton, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Mara A. Shelton
Nashville, Tennessee
BSS, Studio Art (Art History)
Tyler Brian Sheridan
Keystone, Iowa
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability
Emma Rachelle Shipley
Frederick, Colorado
BA, English–Creative Writing (Art History)
Kira Jackson Short
South Pasadena, California
BA, Studio Art (Philosophy)
Aniyah Yvette Shorter‑Adams
Houston, Texas
BA, English–Creative Writing (Theatre)
Hailey Elise Sieler
Omaha, Nebraska
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science (Economics and Business)
Jackson Robert Simmons
Bloomer, Wisconsin
BA, Business Management (Psychology)
Nora Karleen Slevinski
Williamsburg, Iowa
BA, Studio Art; Music (Art History)
Audrey Rose Small
DeWitt, Iowa
BSS, Kinesiology–Health and Physical Education; K‑12 Education Certification
Mark Everett Smith
Harvey, Louisiana
BA, Computer Science
Kelsey Claire Smithee
Washington, Illinois
BSS, Elementary Education
Eli Joseph Sneed
Carthage, Missouri
BSE, Engineering
Yanet Solis‑Roman
Denver, Colorado
BA, English–Creative Writing; Philosophy
Rachel Ann Sorescu
Chicago, Illinois
BA, Business Management
Peyton Grace Souhrada
Wilton, Iowa
BA, Studio Art
Gavin Thomas Soukup
Alburnett, Iowa
BA, Elementary Education
Aria Lara Spears
Denver, Colorado
BA, Human Resource Management
Bryce Kameron Stevens
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BA, Engineering Studies (Philosophy)
Markus Avery Torre Stewart
St. Louis, Missouri
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability (Geology)
Isabella Catherine Strauss
Barrington, Illinois
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Studio Art (Environmental Science and Sustainability)
Katie Grace Struck
Phoenix, Arizona
BA, Individualized–Marketing (Dance)
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Hailey Kristen Taylor
Cedar Falls, Iowa
BA, Art History
Vanessa Lin Taylor
Lafayette, Colorado
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability
Emy Marie Feagans Taylor
Carmel, Indiana
BA, English–Creative Writing (Computer Science)
Jeannie Iabsi Thao
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Psychology)
Brittni Tieden
Volga, Iowa
BMU, Music Education; K‑12 Education Certification
Mackenzie Elizabeth Turley
Williamstown, West Virginia
BA, Studio Art (Politics)
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Jase Michael Van Pelt
Billings, Montana
BA, International Relations (Russian; History)
Rylee Kay VanDresar
Newhall, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Emma E. VanSickle
Boone, Iowa
BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability; Geology
Isaac vanWestrienen
Evergreen, Colorado
BA, Kinesiology–Exercise Science
Luke Hennry Vienneau
Stoughton, Wisconsin
BA, Philosophy (Chemistry)
Parker Anthony Voigt
St. Louis, Missouri
BA, Kinesiology–Health and Physical Education; K‑12 Education Certification
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Eric Henry Walker
Gilbert, Arizona
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Gavin Baker Wallace
Seattle, Washington
BA, History; Secondary Education Certification
Madeline Rose Ward
Batavia, Illinois
BA, Psychological Sciences (Philosophy)
Wybie Violet Warmbold
East Bethel, Minnesota
BA, Behavioral Neuroscience; Spanish; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Brandon Terry Warnke
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
BA, Computer Science
Garrett Thomas Warren
Kansas City, Missouri
BA, History; Politics
Janissa Kate Weber
Anamosa, Iowa
BA, Studio Art
Evan Thomas Weber
Marion, Iowa
BA, Computer Science
Emma Shelley Webster
Colville, Washington
BA, Business Management (Studio Art)
Travis James Wells
Greeley, Colorado
BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Gwen Grace Westervelt
Lopez Island, Washington
BA, Elementary Education
DeVon J. White
Memphis, Tennessee
BA, Spanish (Russian)
Rylee Kay Wickham
Anamosa, Iowa
BA, Business Analytics (Applied Statistics)
Luke Russell Wiley
Davenport, Iowa
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Kinesiology)
Austin Henry Wilkins
Decorah, Iowa
BA, Kinesiology-Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Bailey Williams
Morrison, Illinois
BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Kasper Joseph Wilson
Houston, Texas
BSS, Methods of Storytelling; English-Creative Writing
Perry Cooper Wilson III
Houston, Texas
BA, Kinesiology-Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Malcolm Lamar Woodson
West Palm Beach, Florida
BA, Psychological Sciences
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Aras Yilmaz
Istanbul, Turkey
BA, Mathematics; Computer Science (Applied Statistics)
Jakob Thomas Yonker
Wheaton, Illinois
BA, Elementary Education
Ethan Patrick Yunkers
North Mankato, Minnesota
BSE, Engineering
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Jessica Jean Ziemiecki
Rockford, Minnesota
BSS, Elementary Education (Psychology)