Nebraska awards record 3,885 degrees in May ceremonies

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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.

Hornick: Bostyn Ray Hanner, College of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with highest distinction.
Sergeant Bluff: Cara Jill Patrick, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science.
Sergeant Bluff: Sierra Lanae Perkins, College of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with high distinction.
Sergeant Bluff: Katelyn Delorie Sale, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management.