Local Students Graduate from Mount Mary College

Editor's note: This list of graduates was provided to Patch via a news release from Mount Mary College.

The following local residents graduated from Mount Mary College on May 18, 2013:

• Emily Christenson, Waukesha, received a Master of Science degree in Art Therapy.

• Nancy Clarke-Aehl, Waukesha, received a Master degree in Business Administration.

• Megan Flesch, Waukesha, received a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Jessica Hoeft, Waukesha, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Merchandise Management with a minor in Business Administration. Hoeft graduated cum laude.

• Trina Holmes, Waukesha, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Holmes graduated from the Honors Program.

• Karin Houston, Waukesha, received a Master of Science degree in School Counseling.

• Bushra Iqbal, New Berlin, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics with a minor in Business Administration. Iqbal graduated cum laude.

• April Kos, New Berlin, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Merchandise Management and a minor in Business Administration.

• Courtney McElmeel, Waukesha, received a Master of Science degree in Community Counseling.

• Stephanie Rutledge, Waukesha, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design with a minor in Art, cum laude.

• Mary VanAckeren, New Berlin, received a Master degree in Business Administration.

• Holly Vanderbusch, New Berlin, received a Master of Science degree in Art Therapy.

• Elizabeth Veverka, Waukesha, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice.

Mount Mary College conducted its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in theCollege's Bloechl Recreation Center located at 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee. Undergraduate degrees representing 25 majors were conferred on approximately 165 students. Graduate degrees representing seven programs were conferred on approximately 115 students. Eight certificates representing three areas of certification were also awarded. The 288 degree recipients in May combine with 140 degree recipients in December for a total of 428 for the 2012-13 academic year.

Mount Mary College, founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, was Wisconsin's first four-year, degree-granting Catholic college for women. Located on an 80-acre campus in Milwaukee, the College offers more than 30 undergraduate majors for women and eight graduate programs for women and men. Mount Mary also emphasizes study abroad, service learning, and social justice initiatives. Its more than 1600 students enjoy small class sizes (average 15) and over 90 percent of full-time students receive financial aid or scholarships. Through classroom instruction and community service, Mount Mary develops women to be leaders in their professions and their communities, serving as role models to inspire achievement in others. Visit Mount Mary at mtmary.edu.