The following local residents graduated from Drake University at the conclusion of the spring semester:

• Matthew Cretsinger of Ankeny. Cretsinger graduated with a Specialist in Education in Education Leadership.

• Susan Fink of Ankeny. Fink graduated with a Doctor of Education in Leadership.

• Alicia Gross of Ankeny. Gross graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration.

• Stoy Hall of Ankeny. Hall graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance.

• Troy Rathbun of Ankeny. Rathbun graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration.

• Emily Simmons of Ankeny. Simmons graduated with a Masters of Public Administration in Public Administration.

• Brandi Skinner of Ankeny. Skinner graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling.

• Miranda Watson of Ankeny. Watson graduated with a Master of Financial Managment in Financial Management.

• Paul Watson of Ankeny. Watson graduated with a Masters of Public Administration in Public Administration.

• Lois Woodward of Ankeny. Woodward graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching in Elementary Education.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate students from 50 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.