DES MOINES — The following local residents graduated from Drake University at the conclusion of the 2010 spring semester:
Stephanie Schmidt of Baxter, earning a bachelor of science in business administration in accounting from the College of Business and Public Administration.
Amanda Vogt of Melbourne, earning a bachelor of science in business administration in general business and marketing from the College of Business and Public Administration.
Christina Pender of Mingo, earning a bachelor of arts in law, politics and society from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Machelle Crum of Newton, earning a juris doctor in law from the Drake University Law School.
Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines with an enrollment of approximately 3,200 full-time undergraduate students from 45 states and 62 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.