December 16, 2024

18 students named Chancellor's Scholars

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Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

Eighteen University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Chancellor's Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere.

Following is a list of Chancellor’s Scholars by hometown. The information includes academic major(s), college(s) and parents’ names.

Nebraska

Arnold:

  • Jadeyn Lynn Bubak, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Ted and Renee Bubak.

Denton:

  • Sidney Richards, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Terry and Michelle Richards.

Deshler:

  • Kara J. Kniep, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Holle Evert and Mark Kniep.

Elkhorn:

  • Sydney James Fulton, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Laura Fulton.

Gretna:

  • Margaret Charis Driewer, art, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Joe and Nicole Driewer.

La Vista:

  • Hannah Daieuen Shin, computer science, College of Engineering, James Shin and Eunsook Shin.

Lincoln:

  • Jessup Adelai Mehlin, global studies and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Josh Mehlin and Abby Euler, and Jessica Murray and Ryan Leffler
  • Mya Emily Miller, secondary education and art, College of Education and Human Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Sasha and Scott Grantski, and Gregory Miller.

Malcolm:

  • Malcolm Saltzman, computer science, College of Engineering, Damon and Regina Saltzman.

Milford:

  • Abby Jean Lorenz, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Tony and Shelly Houk.

Papillion:

  • Isabella Marie Kerby Kessinger, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Alvin Kessinger and Christina Kerby Kessinger.

Phillips:

  • Hannah Marie Pedersen, emerging media arts, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, James and Michelle Pedersen.

Richland:

  • Abigail Lutjelusche, agricultural education, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Luke and Merri Lutjelusche.

Stuart:

  • Madison Stracke, agricultural education, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Mike and the late Jenny Stracke.

York:

  • Cooper B. Koch, agricultural economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Ryan and Jill Koch.

Elsewhere

Firestone, Colorado:

  • Jordan Faith Westenbroek, management, College of Business, Dan and Patty Westenbroek.

Klang, Malaysia:

  • Jun Shen Yap, computer science, College of Engineering, Kim Yong Yap and Li Jiuan Lee.

Shah Alam, Malaysia:

  • Khai Shen Ch'ng, data science, College of Arts and Sciences, Oon Kok Ch'ng and Foong Cheng Chia.

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