Two UI students receive 2016 Governor's Cup Award

2016 Apr 14

Two University of Iowa students were presented with the Governor's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Award for outstanding achievement this month.

UI Air Force ROTC Cadet Colonel Katherine A. Carr, of Grimes, and UI Army ROTC Cadet Captain Michael Whetstone were awarded the Governor's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Award for outstanding achievement. The award was presented to eight students, including those from the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Dubuque, Buena Vista University, and University of Northern Iowa, during a ceremony at the State Capitol on April 7.

The awards are presented annually by Gov. Terry Branstad to top students in 10 ROTC programs at seven universities and honor the cadets for leadership, academics, and military achievement.