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Eighty-three University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18 at Memorial Stadium.
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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:
- Landyn Leigh Cole, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeff Cole and Jimi Cole.
Ayr:
- Nathan Michael Anderson, mechanized systems management, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Michael and Kristen Anderson.
Bellevue:
- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Brown, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Sandy Brown and Richard Brown.
- Andrew Joseph Kowalski, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Richard and Lynelle Kowalski.
Columbus:
- Kylie C. Wisehart, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Chris and Darcy Wisehart.
David City:
- Spencer Nicholas Allen, computer engineering, College of Engineering, Darrell and Heather Allen.
- Maria Jacinta Carter, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Richard and Denise Carter.
Elkhorn:
- Alyssa J. Morgan, animal science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Heather Morgan and Paul Flaxbeard.
- Sydney Karen Spanel, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Shawn and Karen Spanel.
Grand Island:
- Elijah Luther Fox, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Scott and Laura Fox.
Hastings:
- Micah Ray Gengenbach, animal science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Nathan and Nicole Gengenbach.
- Jillian Mae Smith, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Gregg Smith and Tonya Wilson.
Lincoln:
- Matthew Dohmen, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Mary Dohmen and Brian Dohmen.
- Ritsa Giannakas, political science and economics, College of Arts and Sciences, Tala Awada and Konstantinos Giannakas.
- Jessie A. Harlan, psychology and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Julie Duensing.
- Noah F. Johnson, environmental studies and German, College of Arts and Sciences, Brad Johnson and Michelle DeRusha.
- Madelyn Renee Kreifels, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Travis and Deidre Kreifels.
- Eric Tan Le, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Thu-Thao Nguyen and Buu Le.
- Maya Michelle Longoria, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Michael and Michelle Longoria.
- Tan Phan, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Trieu Huynh and Nhung Phan.
- Caleb John Pruss-Hansen, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Casie Pruss and John Hansen.
- Brandon James Siefkes, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, James Siefkes and Kris Siefkes.
- Sam Spethman, communication studies and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Matt Spethman and Michelle Hohenfeldt Spethman.
- Rylie Patrick Steffen, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Christopher and Julie Steffen.
- John Raymond Tines, plant and landscape systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Patrick and Mary Tines.
- Jason Vo, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Truong Vo and Thu Van Le.
- Nick White, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Tyler and Laura White.
Louisville:
- Alexander Ryan Schrier, software engineering, College of Engineering, Alan and Lisa Schrier.
Malcolm:
- Cordell James Vrbka, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Jake and Becky Vrbka.
Nebraska City:
- Elaina Rose Madison, plant and landscape systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Mark and Jen Madison.
- Luke Partsch, history and music, College of Arts and Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Dave and Tammy Partsch.
- Aussia Marie Stander, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Brian and Kay Stander.
North Platte:
- Keegan Nitsch, chemical engineering, College of Engineering, Bob and Barb Nitsch.
- Katelyn Nichole Rossell, psychology and English, College of Arts and Sciences, Shawn and Rebecca Rossell.
- Clay Robert Stone, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, John and Jessica Stone.
Oakland:
- Samantha Ellen Linder, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Sean and Mindi Linder.
Omaha:
- Ashley Ruth Arp, history, and classics and religious studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Brian and Tammy Arp.
- Meg Caroline Carney, communication studies and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Joel and Shaini Carney.
- Grant L. Hansen, sports media and communication, and broadcasting, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Josh and Tiffany Hansen.
- Rachel Marie Johnsen, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Sue Vogel and Randy Johnsen.
- Hannah-Kate Kinney, journalism, and advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Jon and Jane Kinney.
- Joseph Aaron Kirshenbaum, chemistry and economics, College of Arts and Sciences, Adam and Nikki Kirshenbaum.
- Lauren Ann Kruger, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Cory and Jane Kruger.
- Emma Mirnics, computer science, College of Engineering (Raikes School), Zeljka Korade Mirnics and Karoly Mirnics.
- Aaryan Naik, economics, College of Business, Nilam Patel and Dhaval Naik.
- Bridget Louise Peterkin, computer science, College of Engineering (Raikes School), Kristina Peterkin and Fred Peterkin.
- Hannah Rose Pokharel, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Ashish and Lacy Pokharel.
- Shriya Singh Raghuvanshi, political science and history, College of Arts and Sciences, Shailender Singh and Sandhya Singh.
- Jayden Marie Rocha, marketing, College of Business (Raikes School), Maximo and Kelly Rocha.
- Lily Jane Weindel, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Tim and Amy Weindel.
Ord:
- Cooper Kenneth Sheets, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Kenneth and Bridget Sheets.
Papillion:
- Dylan James Araujo, software engineering, College of Engineering (Raikes School), Dena Araujo.
- Katya Faber-Quimby, microbiology and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Donna Faber and David Quimby.
- Kaitlyn M. Hart, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Jill and Allen Hart.
- Matthew Dylan Neville, electrical engineering, College of Engineering, Josh Neville and Kathy Neville.
- Alexandra Marie Watson, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, John and Debbie Watson.
Ringgold:
- Jade Alan Paxton, veterinary science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Arlan Paxton and Sarah Paxton.
Roca:
- Brooklyn Skye Schwaninger, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Lonnie and Brenna Schrader.
Seward:
- Dylan Charles Hiser, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Evan Hiser and Kim Hiser.
Valley:
- Gunner M. Ott, economics and finance, College of Business, Steve Ott and Michele Ott.
Waverly:
- Lauren Elizabeth Kasparek, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Douglas and Deborah Kasparek.
York:
- Andrew Michael Baldridge, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Kevin and Sally Baldridge.
Elsewhere
Tucson, Arizona:
- Sydney Nicole Gray, finance, College of Business, Lori Gray and Kory Gray.
Long Beach, California:
- Cheyenne Amie Ke Anue Nue Dunn, applied science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gywndelyn Tye.
Parker, Colorado:
- Lauren Elizabeth Penington, political science and journalism, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Mike and Elise Penington.
Arlington Heights, Illinois:
- Maximilian James Radlicz, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Donna Radlicz and Mike Radlicz.
Bolingbrook, Illinois:
- Ashley Marguerite McRae, actuarial science, College of Business, Tracey Todd-McRae and Marc McRae.
Marengo, Illinois:
- Jordyn McKenna Guse, forensic science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Matt Guse and Cristy Guse.
Ottawa, Illinois:
- Kathryn Christie Siena, biochemistry and philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, Peter and Leila Siena.
Des Moines, Iowa:
- Abigail Renee VanHorn, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Harold VanHorn and Nichole VanHorn.
Orange City, Iowa:
- Mali Elizabeth Krosschell, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Perry and Kimber Krosschell.
Clarkston, Michigan:
- Riley Nicole Schneider, graphic design, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Jeff and Kim Schneider.
Grand Haven, Michigan:
- Ian James Klaes, agribusiness, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, James and Jeanne Klaes.
Hamilton, Michigan:
- Luke Michael Freyhof, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Shawn and Melissa Freyhof.
Bloomington, Minnesota:
- Helena Marie Holland, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Lance and Denise Holland.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota:
- Marissa Eileen Thelen, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bryan and Jody Thelen.
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota:
- Alexandra Petersen, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Steve and Anne Petersen.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri:
- Libby Lucia Kerschen, forensic science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, David and Christine Kerschen.
Canton, South Dakota:
- Isaac Allen Dietzenbach, actuarial science, College of Business, Brad Dietzenbach and Christal Dietzenbach.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota:
- Catherine M. Moe, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Steve and Janelle Moe.
Bryan, Texas:
- George W. Santarpia, microbiology and biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Joshua Santarpia and Amy Santarpia.
Fort Worth, Texas:
- Hayden James Ullmann, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Drs. Kevin Ullmann and Deborah Schutte.
Bern, Switzerland:
- Mitra Vajjala, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences (Raikes School), Aishwarya Vajjala and Ravishankar Vajjala.