Students complete path to graduation at University of Nebraska
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June 1, 2023
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred a record 3,748 degrees during commencement exercises May 19 and 20.
The 3,664 graduates are from 59 countries; 47 states, the District of Columbia and Guam; and more than 240 Nebraska communities.
The Bob Devaney Sports Center hosted a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 19; Memorial Stadium hosted a ceremony for undergraduates May 20; and the Lied Center for Performing Arts hosted a ceremony for law graduates May 20.
Chancellor Ronnie Green, who plans to retire at the end of June, delivered the keynote addresses during the graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. JoAnn Martin, former CEO of Ameritas and longtime university supporter, posthumously received the 2023 Nebraska Builder Award during the undergraduate ceremony. Bob Kerrey, former Nebraska governor and former U.S. senator for Nebraska, received an honorary doctorate of law during the ceremony.
Area residents receiving degrees included:
Julia Isabel (Thiele) Marshall, Clearwater, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, with high distinction;
Katie Jo Stearns, Clearwater, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science in education and human sciences;
Grace Anne Rittscher, Elgin, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science in education and human sciences;
Holly Grace Schacht, Orchard, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in fisheries and wildlife; and
Hanna Cronk, Page, graduate studies, Master of Science.
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