Et cetera : University of Iowa Fall 2016 Commencement

The following local students earned degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the fall 2016 semester: Paige Holmes of Blairstown received a BA-Health and Human Physiology degree Johnathon Musick of Luzernereceived a BA-History degree Conrad Thompson of Norwayreceived a BSE-Electrical Engineering- with Distinction degree The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities, dedicated to academic excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and creations, commitment to Iowa and the world, and a culture that prizes community, diversity, and opportunity. The UI is known around the world for its leadership in the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to the first and best creative writing program in the world, a world-class academic medical center and one of America's top teaching hospitals, and a can-do culture that fosters a campus-wide dedication to student success.