ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Erica Wasson+ was among 248 graduates to receive bachelor’s degrees at Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 8. Twenty-nine students received Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, while the rest of the graduating seniors were granted Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Glenn Van Ekeren, a 1974 graduate of Northwestern wCollege who is president of Vetter Health Services, gave the commencement address. He is a prolific author and motivational speaker.

Wasson+ graduated with a major in music and secondary education. She is the daughter of William and Dawn Kitchenmaster of Lake Andes.

Northwestern College is a Christian college of more than 1,500 students in Orange City, Iowa. Rated a top-10 Midwestern college by U.S. News & World Report magazine, Northwestern provides an education committed to standout academics and a Christ-centered worldview.