AMES, Iowa — A virtual commencement ceremony was held this spring at Iowa State University to honor the nearly 5,100 graduates who earned degrees. The traditional on-campus celebrations were moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. University leaders recorded three commencement ceremonies to honor graduates. Graduates included&nbsp; Katherine Friesen, Colby, who was awarded doctor of philosophy, education.

AMES, Iowa — A virtual commencement ceremony was held this spring at Iowa State University to honor the nearly 5,100 graduates who earned degrees. The traditional on-campus celebrations were moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. University leaders recorded three commencement ceremonies to honor graduates. Graduates included&nbsp; Katherine Friesen, Colby, who was awarded doctor of philosophy, education.

Colby student earns doctorate from Iowa State