UNL Awards Record Number of Degrees

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9.

The 3,762 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; and 230-plus Nebraska communities.

A ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees took place May 8 at Pinnacle Bank Arena; and two ceremonies for undergraduates were May 9 at the arena.

A ceremony for College of Law graduates occurred May 9 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson presided over the ceremonies.

Gothenburg graduates Include: Nye Cha, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Elissa Rae Foley, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leaders…