Aaron K. Stauffer was awarded a doctorate of philosophy from Union Theological Seminary in New York City on Friday afternoon.
The ceremony was held online.
Stauffer is the son of Susan Lynn, Register editor, and the younger brother of Tim Stauffer, managing editor.
Aaron lives in Nashville with his wife, Lauren Plummer, and their nine-month-old son, Julian.
Mindy Aronson of Iola was awarded a bachelor of science in nursing from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Melissa Lawrence of Iola was awarded a master of science in nursing – education (BSN to MSN) from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Western Governors University (WGU) is an online, nonprofit university started in 1997.
