Dubuque, Iowa—The University of Dubuque held its 164th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center as well as Heritage Center’s John and Alice Butler Hall on the UD campus. Degrees were conferred upon 413 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students.
Dr. Marta Abele, MEd, PhD, professor of education and director of the Bridge Program at UD, delivered the Commencement address, titled “It’s All in the Name.”
Founded in 1852, the University of Dubuque is a private, coeducational, professional University with a focus in the liberal arts.
Area graduates include: Brooke Gardner of Lancaster, bachelor of science in nursing; Patricia Bailie of Potosi, bachelor of business administration, Magna Cum Laude; and Jessica Rojemann of Potosi, bachelor of arts.