In addition to the keynote address by Peters, degrees will be awarded by USD President James W. Abbott and music will be provided by the Chamber Singers. Peters was elected to the South Dakota Senate in 2010 after serving three terms in the House. She chairs the Joint Appropriations Committee and is the incoming president for the Streamline Sales Tax Governing Board, Inc., an organization that manages a compact between 24 states aimed at making it easier to do business across state lines. Peters received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USD in 1997.

A list of degree recipients and their hometowns is provided below.

Alaska

Eagle River - Stefani Gillette, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Arizona

Phoenix - Molli Rae Hotovec, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

California

Fullerton - Sarah Lauren Soriano, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Julian - Katie Lynn Baken, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Oakland - Ifeoma Edwards, Master of Science, Administration; Sacramento - Phillip M. Carmody, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; San Francisco - Youngjae Kim, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art

Colorado

Aurora - Laura J. Hallauer, Master of Science, Administration; Avon - Leigh C. Chesnut, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Centennial - Aaron D. Swift, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Denver - Kristen Rae Kramer, Master of Professional Accountancy; Rochelle Janae  Larsen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Littleton - Nicole N. Waters, Bachelor of General Studies

Florida

Orlando - Selena Jewel Singh, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences

Georgia

Leesburg - Sara May Thorson, Master of Science, Administration

Hawaii

Kahana - Kacie LeighAnne Craig, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kailua - Chelsea A. Nichols, Associate of Science, Nursing

Idaho

Weiser - Kyle Jorgensen, Bachelor of Science, Sustainability

Illinois

Burnside - Kara Lynn Pettit, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Chicago - Sonja A. Hilson, Master of Science, Administration; Dixon - Brittlyn Marie Dillow, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Richton Park - Tobaria Ruffin, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Westchester - Timothy James Hopkins, Master of Business Administration; Woodridge - Nicole Casey Chlipala, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Woodstock - Kelsey Emery Harding, Bachelor of Arts, English

Indiana

Bainbridge - Lori Kaye Armold, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Iowa

Akron - Jordan Lea Bursell, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Wynette Robin Campbell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Caitlin Heyl, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Tyler Gordon Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Ankeny - Amber L .Aschoff, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Valerie R. Kolbinger, Doctor of Philosophy, English; Bellevue - Emily Theisen, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Bode - Brandee McMahon, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Jeni Kaye Zeller, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Boyden - Justin T. Lammers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Charter Oak - Kathryn Marie Staley, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Collins - Jordan Keith Cuvelier, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Corning - Edith Paige Kuhn, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Cresco - Amanda Mae Madsen, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Dow City - Jessica Lynn Davis, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Dubuque - Michael Richard Runde, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Estherville - Sarah Louise Hertz, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Fairbank - Jason R. Kayser, Executive Master of Public Administration; George - Jessie Ann Bathke, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Grundy Center - Ann E. Lebo, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Hartley - Onica Anne Jacobs, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Hawarden - Marissa Lynn Snedeker, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Holstein - Emily Margaret Schiernbeck, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Hornick - Krista Lynn Buckley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ida Grove - Jacob Todd Conover, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Kingsley - Ryan D. Bottjen, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology; Knoxville - Dustin S. Shalon, Bachelor of Science, Earth Science; Larchwood - Brent Allan Impecoven, Master of Professional Accountancy; Le Mars - Lucas Paul Chabela, Bachelor of Science, Earth Science; Mark Allen Iverson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Holly N. Larson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Cassandra Lynn Prieksat, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Tara L. Gunderson, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Marshalltown - Vanessa Vidal Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Merrill - Hannah Marie Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Moville - Matthew Robert Rogers, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Onawa - Allyson Ann Wagner, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Primghar - Ashton Rae Koehlmoos, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Remsen - Stephanie Ann Ruden, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Rock Rapids - Samuel David Halse, Master of Professional Accountancy; Rock Valley - Brian Daniel Koelewyn, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Dayton Jonathan Vogel, Master of Science, Chemistry; Salix - Miranda  Greeno, Bachelor of Arts, History; Sheldon - Schuyler Keith Holtrop, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Sioux Center - Jacob David Evenson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Kellie Joy Vande Weerd, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Sioux City - Paige Marissa Breuer, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Dawson Joseph Deming, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Mary Dodds, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene; Jessica Hammond, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Davis Odell Huffman, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Jenna Rae Jansen, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Allison Ruth Jaynes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Hayli Kern, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Suzanne  Livingston, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Kaitlin Marie Lofland, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Amanda Jane Rennolet, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Leah  Semple, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Spencer - Julie Ann Finnern, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Amanda Louise Rolfes, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Spirit Lake - Michael Edward Davis, Bachelor of Music, Music Education; Adam Paul Zellmer, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Waverly - Danielle DeLora Hemingson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Westfield - Krystal Eileen Toben, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences

Kansas

Conway Springs - Kayl Kenton Barkley, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Fort Leavenworth - Sarah Springman, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism, History; Kansas City - Darcey Marie Bast, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Manhattan - Rose-Marie P. Providence Williams, Master of Arts, English; Rose Hill - Krista Elizabeth Crook, Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences

Michigan

Cadillac - Amy  Siwula, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Jackson - Ryan Martin Heise, Executive Master of Public Administration; Kalamazoo - John Norman Windsor, Master of Science, Administration; Saginaw - Abu Hena Muhammad  Nazir Hossain, Master of Science, Physics

Minnesota

Apple Valley - Samantha Nadine Mehr, Master of Professional Accountancy; Brooklyn Park - Babatunde Oluwarotimi Awoyinka, Master of Science, Chemistry; Cold Spring - Teresa Jane Schafer, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Columbia Heights - Brian Paul Wiese, Bachelor of General Studies; Coon Rapids - Sharon Brouwer, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Eagan - Grant Michael Bosiacki, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Edgerton - Allie Dawn Rahn, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Fergus Falls - Elizabeth Heddi Patten, Bachelor of Science, English; Hills - Ashley Kay Hoyme, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jackson - Nicholette Kay Luhmann, Bachelor of Science, History, Anthropology; Jordan - Abby Rose Wolf, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Luverne - Melissa Ann Riddle, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Lynd - Samantha Jo Westphal, Master of Science, Administration; Marshall - Jacob Henry Novosad, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Minneota - Sara Jean Maeyaert, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Heather Kay Regnier, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Mountain Lake - Jaclyn Michelle Adrian, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; New Ulm - Leah Joy Keune, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Northfield - Lisa Anne Pilger, Master of Business Administration; Oakdale - Deborah Ann Larson-Stoa, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology; Pine River - Christina Jenny Liane, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Rochester - Meredith Ann Marquart, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Ruthton - Robert David Barron, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; St. Cloud - Venus Irene Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Slayton - Alexa Christine Rupp, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Tracy - Victoria Min Lau, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Wadena - Andrew James Pflipsen, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Woodbury - Haley L. Caughron, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Shauna Hase, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Woodstock - Lynsey Rae Reese, Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies; Worthington - Corey Brooks Calhoon, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Missouri

Kansas City - Polly Tanae Harrington, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Montana

Circle - Jerrold James Heide, Master of Music; Glasgow - Tammy Jo Lanning, Executive Master of Public Administration; Livingston - Rebecca Lynn Spencer, Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies

Nebraska

Beaver Crossing - Audrey Mae Smetter, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Psychology; Creighton - Emily Green, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Elizabeth Anne Hemenway, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Emmet - Chelsea Lynn Spangler, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Falls City - Danelle Marie Tramp, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Hartington - Candice Kay Mize Climer, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Homer - Rebecca May Chamberlin, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Hooper - Jessica Lynn Bohling, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; La Vista - Madeline Ann Westerfield, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Neligh - Rochelle RaeLee Reinke, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Newport - Haily Marie Cline, Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies; Norfolk - Brian Sterud, Master of Business Administration; Omaha - Kristin Denae Braden, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Neal Joseph Faltys, Master of Business Administration; Sherri Levers, Master of Business Administration; Elizabeth Lynam, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Brendon Michael Smith, Bachelor of Science in Education, History Education; Katherine Elizabeth Turner, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Ponca - Jessica M. Skelton, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; South Sioux City - Jaclyn Marie Buttermore, Specialist in Education, Counseling & Psychology in Education; St. Paul - Laura Nadine Knox, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Wayne - Craig W. Pease, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Wynot - Shelby Anne Hans, Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies

Nevada

Silver Springs - Jean Winifred Bauer, Master of Business Administration

New Jersey

Linden - Anixxa Estronza, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training

New Mexico

Rio Rancho - April Platt, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences

New York

Flushing - Xin Hong, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Merrick - Katherine Theresa Perillo, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Rochester - Thomas John Harrison, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology

North Dakota

Dickinson - Alexis Marie Klug, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Fargo - Martin Buhendwa, Master of Arts, Political Science; Grand Forks - Julie Theresa Ward, Master of Science, Administrative Studies; Wahpeton - Jenna Ann  Bassingthwaite, Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Ohio

Akron - Teresa Hartline, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Proctorville - Jared Scott Perdue, Master of Science, Administration

Oklahoma

Edmond - Sara Kathryn Hurt, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Jenks - Kevin W. Williams, Master of Science, Administration; Piedmont - Rachel Marie Johnson, Associate of Science, Nursing

Oregon

Clatskanie - Kaisa Fay Larson, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Salem - Amanda Nicole Garcia, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

South Carolina

Greenville - Brandon Matthew McMahan, Executive Master of Public Administration

South Dakota

Aberdeen - Abbie Marie Batty, Associate of Science, Nursing; Samuel Jack Haglund, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Yaseen Ikramullah, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Jordan N Schumacher, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Matt Scott, Master of Science, Administration; Cynthia Renee Walsh, Master of Business Administration; Alcester - Barbara Jo Peterson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alexandria - Sarah Christine Schuldt, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashley Ann Steilen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Arlington - Tracey Elvira Erickson, Master of Science, Administration; Belle Fourche - Catherine Pina Bryan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Beresford - Andrew J. Dolan, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Donna Blaire Garza, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Black Hawk - Mary Jennissen, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kendra Carville Storm, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Box Elder - Andrew M. Hanson, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; Bradley - Ashley Ann Lukkes, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Brandon - Melissa Bendixen, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Amelia Marie Davis, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Justin Michael Gabbert, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Samuel John Harr, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Britton - Rhonda Marie Evenson, Master of Science, Administration; Brookings - Marcus Allen Howard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alyssa Lynn LaFramboise, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Andrew Neyhart, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Canton - Josie Lynne Johnson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; John David Suter, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Chemistry; Cordaro James Williamson, Bachelor of Science, English; Carter - Bonita Bea Rowe, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Centerville - Courtney Adaire Blake, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Rachel Ann Blake, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; John Foley, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Abby Lynn Halvorson, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Jodi Lynne Tieman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Chamberlain - Kodi M. Ingle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Chester - Jody Hass, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Clark - Megan Nicole Merkel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Crooks - Jana Abbott Richardson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Dakota Dunes - Caitlin  Ann  Steinkamp, Master of Arts, Special Education; Richard A. Waugh, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Dell Rapids - Rachel Kay  Langner, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Harmony Larsen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Megan Leann Rueb, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Delmont - Sherri Lynn Hanson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Eagle Butte - Kaycee Joan  Rousseau, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Elk Point - Isaiah Nathaniel Cloud, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Jared James Donnelly, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Elkton - Brittany Marie Otkin, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Fairfax - Stephanie Marie Warnke, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Faith - Angela  Martin, Associate of Arts, General Studies; Flandreau - Chris Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Fort Pierre - Sawyer McGynnes Dowling, Associate of Science, Nursing; Charles Trevor Swanson, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Freeman - Jami L. Dubs, Master of Arts, Special Education; Gayville - Melissa Lynn Dittberner, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; Sonia Elaine Hernandez, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, History; Alison Taylor Petrik, Bachelor of Science in Education, Biology Education; Harrisburg - Kassie Mae Hoiland, Master of Professional Accountancy; Hartford - Kasandra Jo Hall, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Hermosa - Dana Schoppe, Associate of Science, Nursing; Hill City - Ladonna Denise Wilson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Hot Springs - Christopher Hansen, Master of Business Administration; Howard - Alexandra Joanne Luoma, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Lindsey A. Olson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Stephanie Christine Vasgaard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Huron - Douglas Greenfield, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Amanda Lynn Lentz, Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Spanish, Political Science; Irene - Susan Christine Bak, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; William James Conn, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Rachel Kay Mellem, Master of Arts, Special Education; Holly Jo Schenk, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Jefferson - Dawn Michelle Bonham, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alyssa   Steckelberg, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Collin P. Viereck, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Kimball - Melissa Ann Kroupa, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Lake Norden - Laura A. Ruotsalainen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lemmon - Megan Ann Schackow, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Lennox - Michelle Donelson, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Menno - Sara Christine Hansen, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Ashley Lynn Matzke, Bachelor of General Studies; Milbank - Jared M. Fields, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Mitchell - Sydney Hofer, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Alex Kathryn Mellan, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Elliot Christian Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Lacey Leigh Walters, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Mobridge - Donald Cole Nelson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; New Underwood - Rikka S. Buchtel, Associate of Science, Nursing; North Sioux City - Ryan P. Cook, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Jennifer Lyn Eveland, Master of Public Administration; Oglala - Ann Marie Cross, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Chemistry; Parker - Alex Douglas Dysthe, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Julie Marie Jefferis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Parkston - Samantha Ann Weber, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Piedmont - Cindy Dee Miller, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Lisa Anne Porter, Associate of Science, Nursing; Rebecca Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Pierre - Alexander Timothy Anton, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology; Tekla Bennett, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Stephen S. Bollinger, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Psychology; Alicia Marie Burchill, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Chase W. Campbell, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Breanna Costello, Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education; Stephanie Marie Holm, Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics; Sarah Lynn Moreno, Bachelor of Arts, English; Taya E. Norlander, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Nikki Novak, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Jacob Robert Parsons, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Kari L. Cahill Stulken, Executive Master of Public Administration; Dylan James West, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Plankinton - Jamie Lee Svanda, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Platte - Carter Paul Kemnitz, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Lara  Ligtenberg, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mattea Ann Stokke, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Presho - Jamie Marie Lien, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Rapid City - Toni Rae Abelseth, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kristofer James Basham, Bachelor of Science, History; Alexander James Bendt, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Terri Bissonette, Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction; Laurie Cassandra Ceremuga, Master of Science, Administration; Jean Mia Ciazynski, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashli  Dumolt, Associate of Science, Nursing; Molly Elizabeth Frankl, Master of Science, Administration; Christina Huckfeldt, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Nastassia N. Janes, Associate of Science, Nursing; Bailey Catherine Kilpatrick, Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, French & Francophone Studies; Jill Marie Kjerstad, Associate of Science, Nursing; Robyn Kay Kroeger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Erica Kuharski, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology; Rachel Christine Mannhalter, Master of Science, Administration; Coree McCabe, Associate of Science, Nursing; Lauren Anne Meyer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Spring Renaee Meyer, Associate of Science, Nursing; Sandra Mae Monger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephanie Jeanne Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Leah Faye Nielson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Allyson Rose Poston, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Allison Marie Puckett, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kassandra Rae Reed, Associate of Science, Nursing; Micaela Rice, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Matthew Thomas Scharn, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Amy Lynn Schrupp, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; Lenora A. Shearer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Allison ShortBull, Associate of Science, Nursing; Cheryl Lorraine Smith, Associate of Science, Nursing; Sheila Bernal Johnson, Associate of Science, Nursing; Katie Jo Heigh, Associate of Science, Nursing; Redfield - Brooke Nicole Richmond, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Ree Heights - Grant Gabriel Lockner, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Rosebud - Jeff Grossenburg, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Sioux Falls - Anastasia Armor, Master of Business Administration; Ephrem Tadesse Bejiga, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tanya Bethard, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Matthew Daniel Biver, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, History; Cassandra Collanne  Bosma, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Studies; Beth M. Saxvik Boyens, Doctor of Philosophy, English; Rachael Ann Byrd, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Andrea Kay Cota, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Haley Lynn Delvo, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Amanda Joy Denevan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amy Ann DesLauriers, Master of Business Administration; Matt  Farley, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Kyle Lee Fonder, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Daniel C. Foster, Master of Professional Accountancy; Christopher Scott Gacke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alison Rebecca Galbraith, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Megan Elizabeth Geyer, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Hayden Graff, Bachelor of Arts, History; Jaye Anne Grimm, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Elizabeth Ann Haag, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Ian Brennan Haubert, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Matthew Hicks, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; David John Hieb, Bachelor of General Studies; Nicole Hovdestad, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Nicole Hovdestad, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Erin R. Hudelson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Zachary James Hueners, Master of Professional Accountancy; Sarah Jocelyn Marie Jamison, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Adam Kellenberger, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Jarad William Kunzman, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Joan Marie Larson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Brigett R. Lathrop, Master of Arts, Special Education; Lizan Maltai, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Susan Tripp McAdaragh, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Carrie Elizabeth Menke, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Chelsey Meyer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Maddisen Paige Mosser, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Amanda Sheral Nelson, Bachelor of General Studies; Wendy Jo Nelson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Austin L. Preheim, Bachelor of Science in Education, Physical Education; Amy Laurel Sandhurst, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Arial Christine Stonehocker, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Elizabeth Ann Stowers, Bachelor of Arts, English, History; Brandi Marie Sutter, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Eagappanath  Thiruppathi, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering; Mitch Johnson Van Dam, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Christopher Douglas VandeVoort, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Janet Wernisch, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashley Jean Wilcox, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Sisseton - Kristin Jeanette Pistorius, Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management; Daniel W. Zimansky, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Spearfish - Kelsey Taylor Bosworth, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Charlene Kay Crosswait, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Summer E. DiGioia, Master of Science, Administration; Judith Jennilyn Dunn, Associate of Science, Nursing; Jennifer Marie Frederick, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Amanda Mary Riedy, Associate of Science, Nursing; Blane Sharkey, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Victoria Rose Sprague, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Springfield - Charles Jason Kreber, Bachelor of General Studies; St. Charles – Jeffrey Hermsen, Master of Social Work; Sturgis - Brenda S. Bonnichsen, Associate of Science, Nursing; Elizabeth Joy Morris, Associate of Science, Nursing; Brooke Nicole Nelson, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Tabor - Jozie Lil Einrem, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Tea - Bradley  Otten, Executive Master of Public Administration; Jason David Steinberg, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Trent - Kaleena Victoria Damm, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Vermillion - Mandy M. Christiansen, Master of Arts, Special Education; Steven Mark Garelik, Master of Arts, Psychology; Emily A. Harty, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Gregory Robert Kerkman, Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Gregory Robert Kerkman, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Tyler Kielman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Earl C. Kiertzner, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Yihao Liu, Master of Science, Administration; Devin Chapman Maki, Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science; Sara Marie McBride, Master of Arts, Secondary Education; Kim Renee  Miller, Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management; Torrie Lee Rasmussen, Doctor of Philosophy, Basic Biomedical Sciences; Benjamin Eli Severson, Bachelor of General Studies; Todd Earl Stephens, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Michael Thaddeus Vavrek, Master of Business Administration; Reina Lyn Wipf, Master of Science, Administration; Wei Zeng, Master of Professional Accountancy; Viborg - Debra Ann  Hansen, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Katie Huber, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Wagner - Dawn Marie Andersh, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Warner - Tina Lynn Vaughn, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Watertown - Meghan M. Marx, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Erica Schlimgen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Mara Lynd Timmer, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Kali Rae Vilhauer, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Webster - James Michael Block, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Kimberly Carol Sjurson, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Wessington - Anna Christine Duxbury, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; White River - Jake D. Krogman, Bachelor of General Studies; Whitewood - Heidi Kae Johnson-Anderson, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Danielle Ann Schlecht, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Wilmot - Kathleen Mary Croymans, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; Winner - Shaydel Renae Engel, Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Christopher P. Moser, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Autumn Rae Tucker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Yankton - Bruce Daniel Bailey, Specialist in Education, Educational Administration; Christopher Barkl, Master of Professional Accountancy; Brooke Heston Brady, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Chelsea Ellan Josephine Brooks, Master of Arts, Special Education; Blake Alan Carda, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Will Richard Cornay, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre; Zachary Taylor Helland, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Roger L. Irwin, Jr., Executive Master of Public Administration; Ryan Kappel, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, History; Calvin R. LaBrie, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art; Colton Lange, Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Services Administration; Brittany Mueller, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy; Zachary Alan Nolz, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Forrest Reiner, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management; Katherine Nicole Schild, Master of Business Administration; Stephanie Amanda Schurman, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Mitchell  Svanda, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Amanda M. Thoms, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cole Lee Uecker, Juris Doctor; Stacie L. Wieseler, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies; Ali Jean Wieseler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tennessee

Nashville - Morgan Shae Milliman, Master of Science, Administration

Vermont

Essex - Arun Jasvinder Kapoor, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Washington

Kent - Haley Jo  Barrick, Master of Science, Occupational Therapy

Wisconsin

Appleton - April Nicole Albert, Master of Science, Administration; Germantown - Victoria Rae Kroll, Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Little Chute - Jessica Lynn Zuleger, Master of Arts, Speech - Language Pathology; Mount Horeb - Kelsey Lee Kroger, Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism; Plover - Nicole Kathleen Ciulla, Master of Arts, English; Sparta - Ruth Furnier, Associate of Science, Nursing

Wyoming

Gillette - Jessica Cherrie Leegaard, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Rozet - Gerald Marvin McGraw, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Sheridan - Brian L. DeTavernier, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

China

Beijing - Long Zhou, Master of Professional Accountancy; Lulu Zhang, Master of Business Administration; Fenyang - Bo Ren, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Hong Kong - Hei Tung Luk, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Media & Journalism; Shanghai - Ge Yao, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Chemistry; Xianghua Meng, Master of Science, Chemistry

India

New Delhi - Jyoti Shrian, Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Japan

Nagano - Takashi Hojo, Master of Arts, Communication

Netherlands

Enschede - Marije Wright, Bachelor of General Studies

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Madhubabu Alaparthi, Master of Science, Chemistry; Samantha K. Albers, Bachelor of Arts, History, Anthropology; Nicholas E. Anderson, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; James Charles Baszler, Bachelor of Arts, History; Robert A. Baxter, Master of Business Administration; Christopher D. Blahna, Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering; Joshua J. Bradley, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Madeline G. Breukelman, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Alfred Buzo, Executive Master of Public Administration; Shannon L. Carlson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tim Chesnut, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Christopher M. Conley, Master of Arts, Kinesiology & Sport Science; Emilious T. Davis, Bachelor of General Studies; Brian Davis, Bachelor of Science, History; Cindy L. Drewes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Josie Duraso, Master of Arts, Counseling & Psychology in Education; Glenn B. Eggebraaten, Bachelor of Science, Political Science; Noah N. Emery, Master of Arts, Psychology; Ian W. Finn, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Kolin D. Fischer-Giegling, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Kevin Michael Grant, Juris Doctor; Lydia M. Graslie, Master of Arts, Political Science; Timothy J. Hansen, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Natasha Jean Hauge, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Ryan Hernandez, Bachelor of General Studies; Katie Herrboldt, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Matthew Huffer, Bachelor of General Studies; SaraJo L. Kegler, Master of Social Work; Dane M. Keller, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Aliyah Keuthan, Master of Science, Adminstration; Sherry Kjos, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Rachel M. Koopman, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; Emily J. Krizan, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; Amy Lainez, Master of Science, Administration; Jane L. Medicine Crow, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Joshua R. Messner, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance; Marrisa A. Morris, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Criminal Justice; Sheri L. Nelson, Master of Arts, Addiction Studies; Nate Netzer, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Chemistry; Zach R. Niemann, Master of Arts, Biology; Sarah B. Oetjen, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy; Amanuel Okubatsion-Estifanos, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Adam F. Praska, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice; Mike J. Quall, Bachelor of Science, Sociology; Da Vida N. Russell, Bachelor of General Studies; Baley R. Sargent, Bachelor of Science, Media & Journalism; Ryan A. Schievelbein, Master of Science, Administration; Summer M. Schultz, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration; Nicholas Schuttinger, Bachelor of General Studies; Kenny Shannon, Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Elizabeth P. Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Audrey K. Smeenk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Casey L. Smith, Master of Social Work; Jill L. Stevenson, Master of Science, Technology for Education & Training; Jennifer Rose Stoddard, Juris Doctor; Alexander Lynn Sumner, Juris Doctor; Haley M. Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lucas P. Tremmel, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Musical Arts; Brad VanDrimmelen, Master of Business Administration; Rebecca Vanbeek, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brandee J. Wardell, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences; John P. Welter, Bachelor of Arts, English; Chia-Ming Wu, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Chemistry

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