Katie Henderson and Cole Verbrugge were among 248 graduates to receive bachelor’s degrees at Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies 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 College who is president of Vetter Health Services, gave the commencement address. He is a prolific author and motivational speaker.
Henderson, from Sanborn, graduated with a major in history and secondary education. Verbrugge, also from Sanborn, graduated with a major in biology-health professions. He is the son of Cory and Charity Verbrugge.
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.