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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 1,172 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The 1,159 graduates are from 48 countries; 39 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; and more than 150 Nebraska communities.

Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett presided over the ceremonies.

Area residents receiving degrees include Kathryn Hawk, Ewing, College of Business, Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration;

Emily Kurpgeweit, Ewing, College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science Degree in agricultural economics; and

Jacob Gol...