A native of Hamlin County in northeast South Dakota, Noem was elected to the United States House of Representatives on Nov. 2, 2010 after serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives. In the U.S. House, Noem serves on the Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Natural Resources Committees. As a member of the state house, Noem represented South Dakota’s 6th District and was Assistant Majority Leader before taking a run at Congress.

In addition to Noem’s keynote address, “Desire to Inspire,” USD’s 36th Winter Commencement included the USD Chamber Singers’ rendition of “Sing Me to Heaven,” and the conferring of degrees by Regent Randy Schaefer and USD President James W. Abbott.

A list of degree recipients and their hometowns is provided:

Arizona

Phoenix - Scott Christopher Dexter, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism

Arkansas

West Memphis - Priscilla Ann Telesford, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

California

Manhattan Beach - Traci Jean Thormodsgaard, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Colorado

Denver - Emily Maas, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Loveland - Joshua Lowell Kolb, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Georgia

Statesboro - Alicia Glinnette Swann, Master of Science, Administrative Studies

Illinois

Chicago - Andre Victorial Taylor, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; Sidney A. Bazemore, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Crystal Lake - Nicholas Anthony Benedetto, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Gurnee - Daniel N. Cook, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Morris - Emily Danielle Brockett, Bachelor of Science, English

Indiana

Cedar Lake - Natalie Marie Polisson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Wayne - Stephanie Dawn Battell, Bachelor of General Studies

Iowa

Akron - Heather Renae Mahaney, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Allison - Erica Lynn Krull, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Aplington - Evan Capper, Bachelor of Science in Recreation; Aurelia - Ryan Hanson, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Bettendorf - Sarah Jean Quast, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Bronson - Sean Hugh Hoesing, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Cherokee - Emmett Kohn, Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics; Clive - Shaylene Denise Houston, Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management; Council Bluffs - Sarah Caroline Williams, Bachelor of Science, Communication Science and Disorders; Denison - Lindsey Ann Miller, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Des Moines - Amelia Lawren Lewis Payne, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Graettinger - Adam Michael Simington, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Hawarden - Sawyer Jean Plageman, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Iowa City - Kelly Lynn King, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Ireton - Blake Reed Hoogland, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Kingsley - Alexis Rae Washburn, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Larchwood - Rebecca L. Roemen, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Lawton - Nathan Alan Niehus, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Michael Alvin Roberts, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Rebecca Anne Roberts, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Malvern - Nathan James Hancock, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Nathan James Hancock, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Primghar - Laura Leann Van Beek, Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology; Annika Sue Triplett, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Remsen - Travis Tod Schlenger, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Kayla Gengler, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Rock Rapids - Jill Allison Estes, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management; Sac City - Andrea Kaye Rubendall, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Sheldon - Erin Nielsen, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Jessica Lynn Bylsma, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Sioux Center - Kelsey Lynn Simonson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Sioux City - Dylan Bryan Grimsley, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Thomas Joseph Mousel, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Sciences; Julie A. Lord, Master of Business Administration; Mellisa T. Flanigan, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Molly Ann Hewitt, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Kelley Polk, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Briget Ann Solomon, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Taylor Fulton-Lovsmith, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Kelcy J. Shoemaker, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Kerri Ann Couron, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Brian Robert Dalke, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Sophia Antoinette Cain, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Jessie Mae Atkinson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Noelle Elizabeth Vondrak, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education; Spencer - Lindy Laubenthal, Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology; Whiting - Mindy Sue Stewart, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Winterset - Andrew Joseph Cahalan, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education

Kansas

Garden City - Irma Xiomara Reyes, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

Michigan

Brighton - Rita Marie Buschbacher, Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathematics Education; Vicksburg - Kasey K. Peterson, Associate of Science, Nursing

Minnesota

Adrian - Emily Joan Brown, Bachelor of General Studies; Albert Lea - Richard John Polley, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Barnum - Nolan H. Peterson, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Buffalo - Margaret Mary Suerth, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Canby - Erin Nichole Larsen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Eagan - Stephanie Marie Brakel, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Eden Prairie - Matthew Lawrence Collins, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Garvin - John Robert Kenneth Kass, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Gilbert - Christina Jo Eliason, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Granite Falls - Julia Evelyn Anderson, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Hawley - Nathan Tweten, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Hollandale - Jamie M. Christenson, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Aaron J. DeVries, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Lake Benton - Tyler Nolte Trageser, Bachelor of Science in Recreation; Luverne - Christopher Joel Dorhout, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Maynard - Lynnelle Jean Dirksen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Minneota - Chad Warren Regnier, Master of Professional Accountancy; Minnetonka - Stephanie Rose Peterson, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Mora - Kendra Oestreich, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Olivia - Allison Jean Marcus, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Pierz - Rebecca Lee Matlock, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Pipestone - Bracy Rae Brown, Master of Arts, Special Education; Allison Rae Stevens, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; David Kuyper Janssen, Bachelor of Science, Economics; David Kuyper Janssen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Rosemount - Thomas Compton, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Roseville - Jodie Andrea Banner, Bachelor of Science, English; St. James - Shalea Allyssa Bridges, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; St. Peter - Brandon D. Burum, Master of Science, Chemistry; Underwood - Rebecca Brianna Aakre, Master of Science, Physician Assistant

Missouri

Cape Girardeau - Nichole R. Ciarlette, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; St. Louis - Heather Danielle Creger, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Montana

Baker - Kimberly A. Cuppy, Associate of Science, Nursing

Nebraska

Alma - Jennifer Elizabeth Ashley, Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathematics Education; Aurora - Gregory Tollefsen, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Beaver Crossing - Daniel Brian Houston, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Clarkson - Lourdes Herling, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Elkhorn - Megan Christine Willer, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Fordyce - Tyler Jay Heine, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Grand Island - Samantha May Volk, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Matthew Jeffrey Pederson, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies; Humphrey - Tara Aleese Korus, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Johnson - Allison Marie Rippe, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Kearney - Douglas Roger Tillman, Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Newcastle - Lindsay Nichole Beyeler, Bachelor of Science in Recreation; Omaha - Allison Ann Rutherford, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation; Alyxandria Ellen Harter, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Courtney Anne Bahmer, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Alaina Jordan Novotny, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Cati Rae Peterson, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Anna S. Knotek, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Shelton - Victoria M. Georgiana, Bachelor of Science, History; South Sioux City - Tyler Eugene Hudson, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Erin Marie Koehler, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Wayne - Angie Jean Ahrenholtz, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism

New Mexico

Crystal - Rachelle Ranee Miles, Doctor of Medicine

New York

Warrensbug - Eric O. Egan, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration

North Dakota

Bismarck - Amanda Rose Gere, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Carrington - Leah Marie Hoffman, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Turtle Lake - Christine Marie Malzer, Master of Science, Physician Assistant

Ohio

Hamilton - James W. Baker, Bachelor of Science, Political Science

South Carolina

Hartsville - Michael Paul Schrum, Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics; Rock Hill - Margaret A. Baston, Master of Public Administration

South Dakota

Aberdeen - Nathan L. Netzer, Master of Science, Chemistry; Alcester - Sara Jo Christman, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Shannon Marie Fickbohm, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Rena Elise Nielsen, Associate of Science, Nursing; Andover - Kristi Lynn Baldwin, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Artesian - Laura Elizabeth Larsen, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Belle Fourche - Rebecca Ann Poeppel, Associate of Science, Nursing; Beresford - Mary Marie Hansen, Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology; Sarah Jean Skatvold, Master of Arts, Elementary Education; Victoria Rene Goltz, Master of Professional Accountancy; Molly Anne Hansen, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Bonesteel - Jeremy Jay Wollman, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Kassi Ann Janousek, Master of Professional Accountancy; Brandon - Jennifer Ann Stone, Master of Arts, Special Education; Megan Maassen, Master of Professional Accountancy; Arin Nicole Powell, Master of Professional Accountancy; Lance Allen Seydel, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; John Leonard Andrashie, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Megan Maassen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Derek Joshua Maassen, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Kaylani Rae Mercado, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Scott Michael Klutman, Associate of Science, Nursing; Megan Miriam McLaughlin, Associate of Science, Nursing; Nicole Lynn Wilson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Britton - Mallory Joann Cutler, Associate of Science, Nursing; Brookings - Sarah Lynn McCord, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Lindsey Ruth Purrington, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Allyse Emma-Marie Thaler, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Abby Rosa Sanderson, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Bryant - Lois Ann Erstad, Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology; Burbank - Yolanda Herrera, Bachelor of Science in Education, Spanish Education; Canistota - Natasha Ann Keller, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Centerville - Shalee Rist, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Corona - Jaclyn Suzanne Settje, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Crooks - Ariel Marie Schlueter, Bachelors of Science, Psychology; Custer - Tyler Lee Custis, Master of Business Administration; Melodie Joy Christman, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Dakota Dunes - Andrew John Nilges, Master of Public Administration; Sarah Marie Nesje, Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice; Korey Lee Potratz, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Dell Rapids - Katie Page Nielsen, Bachelor of Science in Education, Communication Studies Education; Elk Point - Amy Elizabeth Smith, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Sciences; Erin Priscilla Hasenbank, Master of Professional Accountancy; Amy Giorgio, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Erin Priscilla Hasenbank, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Kirsten Marie Schaffer, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Kristi L. Schmitz, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Elkton - Cassandra Marie Timm, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Kaitlin Elizabeth Gebhart, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Estelline - Britney Jean Stroschein, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Freeman - Rachel Marie Preheim, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Garretson - Jennifer Lynn Johnson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Gayville - Corey Lee Anderson, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Amelia Suzanne Heier, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Amelia Suzanne Heier, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Gregory - Danielle J. Seeley, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Groton - Brittany Ann Ronning, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Harrisburg - Shannon Erica Gustafson, Master of Public Administration; Casey Franken, Bachelor of Science, Economics; Bobbi Jo Hannah Becker, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Casey Franken, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Clinton Wayne Johnson, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Hartford - John M. Whalen, Master of Professional Accountancy; Kelcey Kye Beaner, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; John M. Whalen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Henry - Tyler James Klatt, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Hermosa - Jason R. Haug, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Adrienne Perine Freyer, Associate of Science, Nursing; Hill City - Jessicca M. Verchio, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Howard - Melissa Marie Reisch, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Humboldt - Patricia Ann Raasch, Master of Business Administration; Katlyn Renae Starnes, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Huron - Travis Adam Berg, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Kelsey Kay Lynne Shoultz, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Jefferson - Jonathan Michael Rarrat, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Lead - Alexandra Nicole Johnsen, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Lennox - Catherine Ann Vietor, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Madison - Kari May Schaefer, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Justin Charles Johnson, Bachelor of General Studies; Nathan James Hoffman, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Kristen Kay Ericsson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Marion - Brock Vernon Schardin, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Milbank - Jessica Lynn Fish, Master of Professional Accountancy; Natasha Anne Stoick, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Jessica Lynn Fish, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Miller - Allen Neal Jones, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Mission - Andrea Lin Lucas, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences; Charisse Nichelle Bordeaux, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Mitchell - Jessyca Ann Conaway, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jessica Marie Thurman, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Samantha Dunn, Bachelor of Arts, English Education; Kelsey Jean Price, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Benjamin Edward Cahoy, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Samantha Ann Hohn, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Murdo - Angela Kay Dennison, Associate of Science, Nursing; North Sioux City - Ronald A. Jenkins, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Parker - Micah Ries, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Julie Marie Jefferis, Associate of Science, Nursing; Parkston - Daniel H. Semmler, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Pierre - Leigh Ann M. T.Dunn, Master of Arts, Special Education; Dawn Marie Dovre, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Jenna Lin Everson, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Toni Lynn Richardson, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Adrienne Marie Lindholm, Bachelor of General Studies; Matthew Blake, Bachelor of Science, History; Sarah Fuoss, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Brian Lee Graves, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Taylor Lee Mattke, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies; Platte - Avery Yerrington Tooley, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Rapid City - Elizabeth Christine Plumb, Doctorate of Education, Educational Administration; Robert Warren Beringer, Master of Arts, Special Education; Brian H. Dail, Master of Science, Administration; Kelli Renae Shuman, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Nicolle M. Sparagon, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Aaron Nicholas Jundt, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Stephanie Marie Nielsen, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Chad Owen Oetken, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Melani Elizabeth McGillivray, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Bailey Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Melissa Nicole Kittles, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Christian Curtis Froschheuser, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jennifer Renee Johnson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Deborah Jo Sandstrom, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jennifer Rae Thompson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Amy Beth Varilek, Associate of Science, Nursing; Redfield - Erica Jo Moore, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Salem - Amanda Marie Heiberger, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Selby - Joshua Alan Hofmeyer, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Sioux Falls - Kristi Elaine Tschetter, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences; Gary Allan Bjordal, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Jessica Top, Doctor of Medicine; Heidi Ann Lewis, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Shawna Therese Marshall, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Matthew Hurley Kroeze, Master of Business Administration; Kellen T. Garrison, Master of Professional Accountancy; Rachel Ann Muldbakken, Master of Professional Accountancy; Nicholas Brandon Nelson, Master of Professional Accountancy; Jami Marie Scoggins, Master of Professional Accountancy; Jessica Kay Vlasman, Master of Professional Accountancy; Stacy Lynne Anderson, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Stephanie Lane Eide, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jeffrey Mark Engeman, Master of Science, Biology; Mary L. Greenlee, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Christine Lynn Johnson, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Kirsten Ann Karels, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Brianna Marie Loneman, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Ashley Christine Myers, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Timothy David Myers, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Christy Ann Nebben, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Nicholas A. Oyen, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Mathia M. Rall, Master of Science, Administration; Rachel Renee Rydell, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Kari Ann Skillman, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Nichole Amber Bushman, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Quinn Patrick Duffy, Bachelor of Arts, English; Erica Jan Knigge, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Jennifer Marie Kolb, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Britney Marie Leinen, Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Stephanie Renee Wehrkamp, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Christopher Fitch, Bachelor of General Studies; Lucas J. Houlihan, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Khai Tan Huynh, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Jessica Renee McNamara, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Cole L. Peterson, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Kelsey Ann Vig, Bachelor of Science, Economics; Nathan Thomas Bargmann, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Christopher C. Berke, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Justin Scott DeSmet, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Patrick Daniel Dickes, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Andrew Dale Duba, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Christopher W. Garcia, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Aaron Elvis Hillberg, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Rebecca Lynn Ideker, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Kevin Hau Lam, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Katie Lee McLain, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Rachel Ann Muldbakken, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Nicholas Brandon Nelson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Michael D. Zellmer, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Kendra Marie Lundeby, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Danyel Marie McFarlane, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Alex Joseph Pyper, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Kelsey Remund, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Kelsey Jeane Sammons, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Cori White, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Andrew Lesch, Bachelor of Science in Recreation; Rachel A. Larsen, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Samantha Ellen Meyer, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Alyssa Lynn Powell, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Michaela Ann Taylor, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies; Mary Katherine Willis, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Bjarne Johan Aanning, Associate of Science, Nursing; April P. Fries, Associate of Science, Nursing; Melanie Lual, Associate of Science, Nursing; Shannon Lee Muchow, Associate of Science, Nursing; Haley Mae Nelson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Heather LeAnn Sand, Associate of Science, Nursing; Sarah Beth Thompson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jessica R. Visser, Associate of Science, Nursing; Christine Lynne Zuel, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jennifer Joyce Lynde, Associate of Science, Nursing; Sisseton - Kaye Anne Crawford, Master of Arts, Special Education; Spearfish - Margaret English, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Laura Elizabeth Lingscheit, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jacob John Thompson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Springfield - Brett A. Myers, Master of Arts, Biology; Heather Ranee Tjeerdsma, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Sturgis - Jennifer Creed, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jessica Potter, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Erica Lee Bestgen, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kayla Dawn Glerup, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jennifer Lynn Oedekoven, Associate of Science, Nursing; Lindsey Marie Ulrich, Associate of Science, Nursing; Tea - Amanda Elise Jackson, Bachelor of Liberal Studies; Heidi Brown, Associate of Science, Nursing; Tyndall - Cody Wayne Lukkes, Master of Arts, Special Education; Jenna Charlotte Rothschadl, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Tyler Denniss Tycz, Bachelors of Psychology, Psychology; Abbey Rae Mudder, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Utica - Katie Marie Kruse, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Vermillion - Kara L. Youngworth, Master of Arts, Special Education; Carrie Anne Brown, Master of Professional Accountancy; Jessica Lynn Freeling, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences; Britney Elena Holmberg, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Hannah Rae Korcuska, Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Moses Kiplagat, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Jonathan Allan Miller, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Daniel Smart, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Carrie Anne Brown, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Tyler C. Thedorff, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Monica Renae Goeden, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Molly Moore O'Connor, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Molly Ann Woodard, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Matthew Richard Sorensen, Associate of Science, Nursing; Viborg - Patrick Fitzgerald Kraning, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Robin R. Stockland, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Lacy Lynn Vannorsdel, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Volga - Kathryn A. Calmus, Doctor of Medicine; Wagner - Phillip James Gullikson, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Derrick Martin, Master of Professional Accountancy; Ann Marie Jean Celis, Bachelor of Arts, English; Derrick Martin, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Wakonda - Jeanie Marie Stockland, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Wall - Tommi Dee Cheney, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Watertown - Travis James Loof, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Laura Marie Johnson, Associate of Arts, General Studies; Jessica Rios, Associate of Science, Nursing; Webster - Jacob M. Breske, Master of Arts, Health, Physical Education & Recreation; White Lake - Derek Wayne Glissendorf, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Winner - Leonard Trent Wonnenberg, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Shalena Faye Meyer, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Chelsea Teniel Hennebold, Associate of Science, Nursing; Wolsey - Amber Kay Wolter, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Yankton - Lindsay Marie Cameron, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Madison Suzanne Henseler, Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology; Jennifer Fang, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Ashley Ann Klimisch, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Education; Jordan Reece Alton, Bachelor of Science, Economics; Shaun Louis Feilmeier, Bachelor of Science, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Vanessa Joy Gravedoni, Bachelor of Science, English; Alicia Ann Kolbeck, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Ashley Jo Olivier, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Erin Michelle Reisz, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Derek Jay Seeley, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Jordan Michael Vitek, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Jennifer Ann Huber, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Keith Andrew Miller, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Tyler Dickes, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Melanie Sue Duchscher, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Elizabeth Kristine Hunhoff, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Travis James Miller, Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education; Rachel Lea Coyle, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Sarah Ann Horacek, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Stephanie Jo Simons, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Tennessee

Morristown - Brandy LeShea Lane, Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Virginia

Clifton Forge - Kristy Lynn Casstevens, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Woodbridge - Andrea Kantrovich, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Washington

Omak - Kelsey J. Grosdidier, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Redmond - Eswara Kumar Kunisetty, Master of Business Administration; Spokane - Andrew Nicholas Griffin, Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education; Winlock - Tera M. Lovell, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy

Wisconsin

Dodgeville - Elizabeth Lynn Howard, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Greenville - Paul Steven Schleitwiler, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Hudson - Kelli Jo Larsen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Onalaska - Hailie Ann Meyer, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Oshkosh - Emily Ann Roberts, Master of Science, Physician Assistant

Wyoming

Cheyenne - Matthew John Ley, Master of Science, Biology; Gillette - Bridger Scott Miller, Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education; Newcastle - Hannah Lesle Roetzel, Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education

Canada

Burlington (Ontario) - Matthew David Stinson, Associate of Science, Nursing

China

Guangzhou - Wei Wen Luo, Master of Professional Accountancy; Yunxiao Qiu, Master of Professional Accountancy; Wuhan - Rui Peng, Master of Science, Chemistry

India

Hyderabad - Aravind Baride, Master of Science, Chemistry

Israel

Nazareth - Fares Khoury, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Malaysia

Putrajaya - Sundaram Nataraja, Master of Arts, Educational Administration

Sri Lanka

Colombo - Choumini Balasanthiran, Master of Science, Chemistry

Uzbekistan

Tashkent - Ilmira Petrovna Dulyanova, Master of Arts, Communication Studies

Hometown Information not provided

Mary E. Hoversten, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Colin B. Wilson, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Scott A. Berke, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Mikaela K. Campbell, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Mary E. Campbell, Master of Arts, English; Trevor E. Clayson, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Bill Dodge, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Katie J. Dolney, Master of Arts, Political Science; Micah J. Fesler, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Justina M. Fieldsend, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Merrick C. Fisher, Master of Arts, Political Science; Angela M. Haglund, Master of Arts, English; Emily C. Hamstra, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Matt Hittle, Master of Arts, Political Science; Kimberly A. Kappenman, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Matt W. Mackner, Master of Arts, History; Trapper G. McLean, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Sierra J. Neuharth, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Stacey Lynn Peterson, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Catherine B. Storms, Master of Arts, Political Science; Gable J. Andrews, Master of Business Administration; Ben Potts, Master of Business Administration; Dan Semmler, Master of Professional Accountancy; Crystal R. Miller, Master of Public Administration; Lindsay C. Ambur, Master of Science, Physician Assistant; Tridib Bandopadhyay, Master of Science, Computer Science; Jeffrey A. Bathke, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Abby M. Kristensen, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Bridget J. LaBahn, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Aletha A. Scott, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Kimberly N. Steger, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Alexandrea N. Brummer, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Sean P. Contreras, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; David Keith Cooper, Bachelor of Arts, Contemporary Media & Journalism; Krista DeVries, Bachelors of Arts, English; Daniel E. Glover, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Kira Leesch, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Leah Riedel, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Kole L. Faragher, Bachelor of General Studies; Michael H. Schumacher, Bachelor of General Studies; Paul D. Quevillon, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Myrissa A. Blades, Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management; Kelsey C. Bludorn, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Service Administration; Annie L. Toussaint, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Justin B. Tobin, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Sarah A. Marsolek, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Musical Arts; Michelle M. Hiatt, Bachelor of Science, Alcohol & Drug Studies; Samantha Earley, Associate of Science, Nursing; Melissa J. Hammond, Associate of Science, Nursing

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