APPLETON, WI (06/27/2014)(readMedia)-- David Spitzfaden, son of Thomas Spitzfaden, Moline, and the late Cathy Spitzfaden, earned a bachelor of arts degree cum laude with a major in economics from Lawrence University Sunday, June 15 at the college's 165th commencement. Spitzfaden is a 2010 graduate of Moline Senior High School.

Award-winning broadcast journalist Charles Gibson, former anchor of ABC's "World News" and long-time co-anchor of "Good Morning, America," was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree as part of the commencement ceremonies.

About Lawrence University

Founded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014 and the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College." Individualized learning, the development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience. Lawrence draws its 1,500 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries.