The University of Iowa recently welcomed the most academically accomplished class in its 172-year history. Among those entering is Katharine Perkins, a first year student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, from La Crescenta.

This fall’s incoming undergraduate class at the UI averaged higher high school GPA scores at 3.76 than any previous class.

The Class of 2023 is composed of 4,986 students.

This year, 23,482 undergraduates are enrolled at the UI. Total enrollment this fall is 31,240 students.

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Jesse Wise Hurt Leamon II of La Cañada Flintridge graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in physics.

One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by tradition.