April 30, 2021

65 students named Chancellor's Scholars

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Craig Chandler | University Communication

Craig Chandler | University Communication

Sixty-five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8 at Memorial Stadium.

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:

Adams:

  • Taylor Mary Larkins Donovan, anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Kurt and Amy Larkins.

Ashland:

  • Stefanie Lynn Sherman, agricultural economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Thomas and Sonia Sherman.

Blair:

  • Ruby Olivia Rolland, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Curtis and Suzette Rolland.

Columbus:

  • Lucas John Jarecke, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Gregory and Kimberly Jarecke.

Crete:

  • Colin Alexander Maly, computer science and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Jason and Kari Maly.

David City:

  • Jarod Thomas Aerts, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Darell and Theresa Aerts.

Deshler:

  • Braelyn Michelle Isernhagen, accounting, College of Business, Brian and Heidi Isernhagen.

Elkhorn:

  • Dominic Thomas Giandinoto, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, David and Jennifer Giandinoto.
  • Jacob L. Owens, microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, Michelle Owens.

Firth:

  • Turner A. Adams, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Stacy and Sandra Adams.

Fremont:

  • Anya Igorevna Morozov, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Igor Morozov and Denise Morozov.
  • McKenna Jane Schneider, English and communication studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeff and Suzanne Schneider.

Gering:

  • Rebecca Leann Boyd, psychology, and advertising and public relations, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Michael and Lydia Boyd.

Gothenburg:

  • Alexander Robert Meyer, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Bob Meyer and Lisa Seimer.

Grand Island:

  • Addisyn Dupler, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Mike and DeeAnn Dupler.
  • Selena Ramirez Ahilon, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Gonzalo Martin Martin and Victoria Ahilon Chales.
  • Maggie Harder, software engineering, College of Engineering, Brian and Michelle Harder.

Gretna:

  • Kyle Dennis Krupski, finance (investments), College of Business, Dan and Linda Krupski.
  • Layne Elizabeth Staley, secondary education (English), College of Education and Human Sciences, Chad and Sephera Staley.

Hastings:

  • Cole Shardelow, philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, Scott and Diane Shardelow.
  • David L. Wacker Jr., mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, David Wacker Sr. and Polly Wacker.

Hickman:

  • Raymond Majorins Jr., actuarial science, College of Business, Angela Majorins.

Kearney:

  • Ty J. Connely, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Tom and Colleen Connely.

La Vista:

  • Haley Anne DeWitt, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Christopher and Melisa DeWitt.

Lincoln:

  • Hassan Mahedi Al-Hamedi, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Mahedi Al-Hamedi and Nazik Al-Saiwon.
  • Cameron Azimi, global studies and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Amir and Kris Azimi.
  • Erin Renee Dolph, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Shane and Ann Dolph.
  • Taylor James Drahota, civil engineering, College of Engineering, Troy Drahota and Kathi Drahota.
  • John Normans Grinvalds, journalism, College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
  • Andrew Kenneth Haar, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Laura Neemann.
  • Megan Marie Hellem, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bob and Cheri Hellem.
  • Caitlin Jo Kingsley, applied climate science and environmental studies, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Russell and Tricia Kingsley.
  • Lane JJ Knott, accounting, College of Business, Ross Knott and Sheila Knott.
  • Adriana Renee Miller, psychology and sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ron and Leanne Miller.
  • Allie Rauner, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Bob and Lisa Rauner.
  • Amanda Nicole Rowley, mathematics and computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Mitch and Karen Rowley.
  • Joelle Ruth Tangen, textiles, merchandising and fashion design, College of Education and Human Sciences, Matthew and Kristen Tangen.

McCook:

  • Holland Irene Stagemeyer, hospitality, restaurant and tourism management, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jeff and Kristin Stagemeyer.

Omaha:

  • Matthew Jeffrey Anderson, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey and Kristin Anderson.
  • Emmalee Delaney Bielenberg, secondary education (mathematics), College of Education and Human Sciences, Michael and Kristine Bielenberg.
  • Kathryn Botkin, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Craig and Janet Botkin.
  • Cassandra Hood, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
  • Brianna Lee Juma, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition and dietetics), College of Education and Human Sciences, Cory and Kathleen Juma.
  • Emily Jo Morgan, elementary education and special education (K-6), College of Education and Human Sciences, Mike Morgan and Laura Schabloske.
  • Samuel M. Polk, plant biology (biotechnology), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Michael and Susan Polk.
  • Emily Morgan Taylor, secondary education (Spanish), College of Education and Human Sciences, Terry Taylor.

Papillion:

  • Kelsie Ann Schroeder, integrated science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Larry and Carol Riens and Cindy Parde.

Waverly:

  • Mary Elizabeth Susan Morton, management, College of Business, Linda Faris and Rick Frey, and Dustin and Lorrie Morton.

Elsewhere in the U.S.:

Pasadena, California:

  • Jake Lee Althouse, history and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Dennis and Larissa Althouse.

Centennial, Colorado:

  • Hayden Grace Barrows, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Holly Barrows.

Lake Villa, Illinois:

  • Logan Matthew Lewis, actuarial science, College of Business, Jim and Michelle Lewis.

Naperville, Illinois:

  • Nicholas J. Amendola, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Nick and Lisa Amendola.

Rockford, Illinois:

  • Ronan Thomas Jansen, actuarial science and finance, College of Business, Mark and Ingrid Jansen.

Wheaton, Illinois:

  • Will Jacob Brunner, physics and mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, John and Nancy Brunner.

Clive, Iowa:

  • Molly Anne Konopik, actuarial science, College of Business, Jason and Jackie Konopik.

Sanborn, Iowa:

  • Hunter William Dorhout, computer engineering, College of Engineering, Mark and Nicole Dorhout.

Beloit, Kansas:

  • Jared Long, political science and journalism, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Ed and Lisa Long.

Olathe, Kansas:

  • Lauren Mae Niesen, actuarial science, College of Business, Gil and Deb Niesen.
  • Dean Ziegelman, actuarial science and finance, College of Business, Tal and Olga Ziegelman.

Overland Park, Kansas:

  • Michaela Nicole Brown, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Patrick and Amy Brown.

Rochester, Minnesota:

  • Andrianna Marie Jacobs, psychology, journalism and broadcasting, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Chad and Christina Jacobs.

North Bend, Ohio:

  • Isabelle Elise Murray, fisheries and wildlife, and environmental studies, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Boone and Terri Murray.

Canton, South Dakota:

  • Jacob P. Peterson, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, John and Leah Peterson.

North Sioux City, South Dakota:

  • Will Steven Bruening, biochemistry and mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Steve and Beth Bruening.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

  • Gabrielle Rose Dahm, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Mark and Pamela Dahm.

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