Locals receive degrees from UNL

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,683 degrees during May commencement exercises. Degrees were earned by 3,593 graduates from 57 countries, 46 U.S. states and 250-plus Nebraska communities.

Pinnacle Bank Arena hosted a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 16 and two ceremonies for those earning bachelor's degrees May 17.

Area students receiving degrees include:

James Elijah Thiele, Clearwater,College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in agribusiness, Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics;

Sidney Elaine Thiele,...