Wauwatosa's Daniel Mullen Graduates From The University Of Iowa

Press release from the University of Iowa:

February 3, 2021

IOWA CITY, IA (02/03/2021)-- In December, more than 1,800 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students graduated under extraordinary circumstances. With the coronavirus pandemic upending traditional educational practices across campus and the country -- including commencement ceremonies -- 2020 proved to be a challenging year.

Daniel Mullen of Wauwatosa, WI is one of only 157 graduates to earn multiple degrees. Mullen earned two: a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the Tippie College of Business.

Since March, Mullen and other students at Iowa made sacrifices to maintain health and safety. Instruction for a majority of courses moved online, face masks and hand sanitizer became the norm, internships and study abroad programs were largely suspended, stages remained dark. In fact, most events were held virtually or removed from the calendar. Even the Homecoming parade was dubbed the "Stay-at-Homecoming" parade.

Through it all, however, Hawkeyes like Mullen persisted.

They gained invaluable communication skills by accessing Iowa's unmatched writing-related resources and made positive contributions to the community and state by focusing on teamwork and collaboration. Their hard work paid off as graduates landed prestigious academic placements and notable jobs at SpaceX and pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co., Inc.

Coming together for the greater good -- that's the Hawkeye Way. As 2020 came to a close and our attention turned to 2021, we knew we could count on one thing: With this cohort of new graduates comes a new dawn. As Hawkeyes enter the next stage of their lives, they leave campus full of potential and promise.

Some Notes on the Fall 2020 Graduates

89% -- graduating seniors who participated in an internship, undergraduate research, community-based service learning, or other experiential learning opportunity, according to recent Senior Exit Surveys

157 undergraduates with multiple majors

3.12 average undergraduate cumulative GPA

26% undergraduates who identify as first-generation

35 graduating students who identify as veterans

18% graduating students who identify as a member of a minority group

64 age of the oldest degree applicant

18 age of the youngest degree applicant

71 Iowa counties represented

35 U.S. states represented

37 countries represented, including the U.S.

To learn more about the Iowa's fall 2020 graduates, click HERE.

About the University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities, dedicated to academic excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and creations, commitment to Iowa and the world, and a culture that prizes community, diversity, and opportunity.
Iowa is known around the world for its leadership in the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to the first and best creative writing program in the world, a world-class academic medical center and one of America's top teaching hospitals, and a can-do culture that fosters a campus-wide dedication to student success.

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