Area students awarded degrees from University of Iowa at fall commencements

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa awarded nearly 1,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students degrees at the close of the 2023 fall semester. Thirteen percent of the undergraduates graduated with multiple degrees — a 2 percent increase over a year ago — and, as a group, undergraduates posted a cumulative GPA of 3.22 — another year-over-year increase — during their stay at Iowa. The oldest degree recipient was 72 years ago; the youngest 18.

Abigail Garringer of North English, IA, [College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Certificate, Social Science Analytics]

Alexis Yoder of Wellman, IA, [College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science]

Bailey Morse of Sigourney, IA, [College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Enterprise Leadership]

Chelsea Bouslog of South English, IA, [College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Anthropology]

Jackson Weaton of Fairfield, IA, [Tippie College of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance]

Mitziu Echeverria of Fairfield, IA, [Graduate College, Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science]

Rubye Ney of Wellman, IA, [College of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education]

Tara Kielkopf of Hedrick, IA, [Tippie College of Business, Certificate, International Business]

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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.