Nathaniel Hestley Graduates From Heidelberg University

Nathaniel Hestley of Solon, OH, has graduated from Heidelberg University with a Bachelor of Music degree.

On May 13, President Robert H. Huntington presented diplomas to 248 seniors, representing eight states and four foreign countries. Additionally, 65 graduate students received master's degrees in counseling, education, business administration and music education on May 12.

Dr. Carol A. Cartwright, president emeritus of Kent State University and Bowling Green State University, delivered the undergraduate keynote address, titled "Leading for Life." Heidelberg presented Cartwright with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Dr. Julian Earls, executive in residence at the Monte Ahuja College of Business Administration at Cleveland State University, was the keynote speaker for the graduate commencement ceremony on May 12.

Graduating senior Cory J. Martinson was selected to represent the Class of 2012 as its speaker.

To read more about Heidelberg's commencement and view a slideshow and video, visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/newsevents/2012/comm12.

Heidelberg, founded in 1850, offers 36 courses of study in 19 major fields of concentration, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, as well as master's degrees in education, counseling, business administration and music. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Heidelberg has been ranked for 24 consecutive years as one of the top colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. For more information visit the web site at www.heidelberg.edu.

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