RIPON, WISCONSIN (May 24, 2024) — Devon Christopher Ross of Moline, Illinois, a member of the Ripon College Class of 2024, graduated during Commencement exercises held at the College May 12. Ross majored in History with minors in Ancient, Renaissxance and Medieval Studies, and in Miliary Leadership.
There were 154 graduates, with 39 of them having double majors; twenty graduating Summa Cum Laude (highest distinction); twenty graduating Magna Cum Laude (great distinction); and 26 graduating Cum Laude (distinction).
The Commencement theme was "Breaking Barriers: Creating a Legacy."
The keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient was Jason Felts, a serial entrepreneur, Fortune 500 brand advisor, philanthropist, film producer, and founding CEO of VIRGIN PRODUCED.
Ripon College, founded in 1851, prepares students of diverse interests for lives of productive, socially-responsible citizenship. Ripon's liberal-arts and sciences curriculum and residential campus create an intimate learning community in which students experience a richly-personalized education. In recognition of its academic excellence, the college was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1953, placing it among a select group of the nation's top colleges. Visit ripon.edu.
