AMES — Iowa State University awarded degrees or certificates to 577 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies. The following are graduates from the area: Hanna Joy Karim, of Albion, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies; Abbileni Medel, of Marshalltown, Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics, Professional Practice in Dietetics M.P.P.D.; Jorge Alexander Garcia, of Toledo, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, and Caleb Michael Sievert, of Traer, BS, Marketing.