Education

The University of Iowa awarded an estimated 4,300 degrees at the close of the 2012 spring session. Among the students from the area who received degrees at the commencement are:

– Ashley Renea Schuelke, of Bedford, BS in Radiation Sciences with highest distinction;

– Katie Goettsche, BBA in Management and Marketing, Tracy Jean Mellott, BBA in Management with high distinction, and Nicole Rachelle White, BA in Geoscience, all of Red Oak.

Luther College has announced Alec Carlson, Luther College senior of Red Oak, was named to the 2012 spring semester Dean's List.

STORM LAKE -- The following area students received degrees at Buena Vista University commencement exercises May 26:

– Emily Gutschenritter, of Essex, BS in Biology;

– Steven Brockman,of Henderson, BA in Crimino-logy and Criminal Justice, the Council Bluffs location of Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies;

– Lacey Stephens, of Stanton, BA in Elem Education, the Creston location of Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies, Magna Cum Laude;

Iowa Western Community College officials announced that approximately 689 students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll due to their academic achievement during the 2012 spring term.

Students named to the President’s Honor Roll must be carrying at least 12 academic credit hours and attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.

The following students were named to the Spring 2012 President’s Honor Roll: