UNO Commencement Book | May 2021 by University of Nebraska at Omaha

COMMENCEMENT M A Y 2 0 21

THE IDEA OF A UNIVERSITY A university is not bricks and mortar, not solely bricks and mortar. It is flesh and bone, dreams and reality, promise and fulfillment. Its totality is too broad for canvas, too elusive for print. It has moods and ages, like a person. Its seasons are all growing seasons and the harvests ever secure. A university is, above all, an experience. It exists in the hearts and minds of those who draw from its wisdom and add to its reputation. A university is a place, yes, but a place of the spirit. It is described, forever after, by its family, not as architecture, but as personality and precept and conversion. A university is what its alumni have become. They are its voice to the world. Some alumni achieve headlines, bear titles, manage corporations, represent constituents, build, create, publicize, minister, protect, teach. Some labor less conspicuously, contributing from the depths of their talents, fostering understanding, transmitting appreciation. They speak for us, our alumni. And they speak well. Robert T. Reilly, UNO Professor Emeritus

Administration and Regalia History . . . . . . . 4 Tassel Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Undergraduate Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MAY 7TH CEREMONIES College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . 8 College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 College of Business Administration . . . . . . . 12 College of Public Affairs and Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MAY 10TH CEREMONIES College of Information Science & Technology College of Engineering (UNL) . . . . . . . . . . 16 Graduate College College of Arts and Sciences College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media . . 18

Graduate College College of Business Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service College of Information Science & Technology College of Engineering (UNL) . . . . . . . . . . . 20

GRADUATE NAMES Graduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Honors, Air Force, and Community Engaged Scholars Transcript Designation . . . . . . . . 28 Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates . . . 31 Undergraduate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Select UNO Academic Highlights . . . . . . . . 45

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA ADMINISTRATION Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chancellor Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Dan Shipp, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Student Success Doug Ewald, M.P.A., Vice Chancellor, Business, Finance and Business Development Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor, Athletic Leadership and Management, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics THE COLLEGES Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs; Dean, Graduate Studies David Boocker, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Nancy A. Edick, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Michelle Trawick, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Administration John Bartle, Ph.D., Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service Hesham Ali, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Science & Technology Michael Hilt, Ph.D., Dean, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media David Richards, M.A., M.L.I.S., Dean, Criss Library Cathy Pettid, M.S., L.M.H.P., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Dean of Students University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Programs: Lance C. Pérez, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Ted Carter, President, University of Nebraska THE BOARD OF REGENTS Timothy Clare, J.D. Jack Stark, Ph.D. Jim Pillen, D.V.M. Elizabeth O'Connor, J.D. Robert Schafer, J.D. Paul Kenney Bob Phares Barbara Weitz, M.P.A., M.S.W. STUDENT REGENTS University of Nebraska at Omaha, Maeve Hemmer University of Nebraska at Kearney, Max Beal University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Emily Johnson University of Nebraska Medical Center, Thomas Schroeder

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For Title IX concerns, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (phone: 402.554.2120). For ADA/504 accommodations or assistance, please call/ contact the ADA/504 Coordinator (phone 402.554.2463) or the Accessibility Services Center (phone: 402.554.2872).

History of the Hood and Robe Identification of the hood and robe as academic apparel is believed to have originated at the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. The hoods are a carry-over from a time when monks, who operated these universities, wore them to protect their shaved heads in winter. The robes are an adaptation of the shoulder capes also worn by the monks while collecting alms. Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754, with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, a commission of university officials adopted a universal code of design and color for the academic garb. The code has undergone several revisions over the years. Styling of the robes varies for the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with the width of sleeve borders and length of the hood increasing with each advanced degree. Hoods are not normally used for bachelor’s degrees today. Instead, tassel colors are used to indicate the degree program. All doctoral degree recipients are indicated by a gold tassel.

History of the Mace

Pi Gamma Mu

University maces symbolize the authority and independence of a chartered university and the authority vested in the chancellor. They are typically carried in at the beginning of a convocation ceremony or commencement.

Blue and white cords with blue tassels honor graduating members of Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Science.

Omicron Delta Kappa Active student members of the UNO Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, shall be recognized by blue, white, and black honor cords, the official colors of the society.

U.S. Military Veteran Red, white, and blue cords signify military service members and/or veterans.

Phi Kappa Phi Members of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s most selective all-discipline academic honor organization, shall be recognized by navy and gold honor cords or stoles.

TASSEL COLORS

Graduate College

Doctoral Programs

Educational Specialist

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Master of Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Master of Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation

Master of Arts

Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration —Executive MBA

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Master of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Master of Music

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Master of Public Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Public Health

Bachelor of Music

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science in Communication

Master of Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

UNL College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Science in Biomechanics

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

College of Information Science & Technology

achelor of Science in Criminology B and Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Aviation

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

UNDERGRADUATE HONORS

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors

Degrees with Distinction

Grades awarded in all courses taken at all colleges and universities attended are included in computing the Grade Point Average (GPA) for determining eligibility for honors. It should be noted that the GPA included in the student grade reports issued by the Office of the University Registrar reflects only courses taken at UNO, UNL, UNMC, and UNK.

In recognition of outstanding academic excellence, the UNL College of Engineering recommends bachelor’s degrees with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction.

• To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.87 or above, the degree is conferred summa cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.63 or above, but below 3.87, the degree is conferred magna cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.51 or above, but below 3.63, the degree is conferred cum laude. • To qualify for honors, a student must have earned at least 60 semester hours within the University of Nebraska system, 30 hours of which must be completed at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in which letter grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” are received.

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors Extra Muros These degrees are awarded to transfer students who have not completed the required 60 semester hours of credit within the University of Nebraska system required for cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors.

University Honors Program The University Honors Program is a Universitywide program providing maximum educational opportunities for students of high ability through specially designed multidisciplinary seminars and participation in an academic level not generally possible in usual curricular offerings. Honors at UNO began in the College of Arts and Sciences and became Universitywide in 1978. It is governed through the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and administered through the Honors Director. All UNO colleges implement the University Honors Program curriculum. As part of their Honors Program requirements, students undertake a project that results in a Senior Honors Thesis or Capstone or Practicum. Students who have been designated in this booklet as Honors Program students have fulfilled the academic requirements of this program. Honors Program graduates wear red stoles.

• Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.97 cumulative GPA and above and a recommendation from the department will receive a degree with Highest Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.97 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with High Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.89 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with Distinction.

Honors Legend Students graduating with honors are distinguished with the following abbreviations listed after their names. Summa Cum Laude

scl

Magna Cum Laude

mcl

Cum Laude

4.0 grade point average

Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction Extra Muros

HD hd d em

Medallion Colors Students receiving their bachelor's degree with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude

Red/White White Red

UNL College of Engineering students receiving their bachelor's degrees with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction

Red/White White Red

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass

Student Speaker Kaia Phelps

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean David Boocker, Ph.D.

National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Bachelor's Degrees

Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Regent Remarks Regent Elizabeth O'Connor Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Dean Remarks Dean David Boocker, Ph.D.

Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

STUDENT SPEAKER Kaia Phelps is a North Omaha native and is receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Black Studies and a Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice. Kaia is the first in her family to attend and graduate from a four-year institution. She will attend Creighton Law after graduation. Kaia has made the Dean's and Chancellor's lists and is a part of the Thompson Learning Community and Davis Chambers Scholars.

a member of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service's Diversity Committee. She was a Thompson Learning Community Mentor and Peer Academic Leader. Kaia loves UNO because there is always something to do and something to be a part of. She thanks God for all of her accomplishments and believes it’s a blessing to have accomplished all that she has thus far.

She has participated in many extracurricular activities, including Student Government and is

Kaia Phelps College of Arts and Sciences

Renata Valquier Chavez

Hannah Rembert

Elizabeth O'Connor

Student Marshal College of Arts and Sciences

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Regent Graduate of UNO

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass

Dean Remarks CFAM Dean Michael Hilt, Ph.D.

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Student Speaker CFAM Haley Herzberg Presentation of Degree Candidates CEHHS Dean Nancy Edick, Ed.D. CFAM Dean Michael Hilt, Ph.D.

National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Bachelor's Degrees

Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Chancellor's Medal Rebecca Pasco, Ph.D.

Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

Dean Remarks CEHHS Dean Nancy Edick, Ed.D. Student Speaker CEHHS Dulce Cordero Mendoza

Ana Ortiz

Zach Gilbert

Hannah Rembert

Student Marshal College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Student Marshal College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Rebecca Pasco, Ph.D., has served as the Director of Library Science Education programs at UNO since 1999. Her love of libraries, digital skills, and her students-first approach has been instrumental in creating UNO’s nationally-recognized, graduate-level Teacher Education programs. Her understanding of distance education instruction was a crucial part in ensuring students’ success over the past year.

and national professional library associations. Nearly one-third of Nebraska’s public, academic, school, and special libraries are filled with alumni from one of Dr. Pasco’s programs. Dr. Pasco has received many awards during her tenure at UNO, including the UNO Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award in 2003, the UNO Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award in 2013, and the Margaret Killian Diamond Professorship in 2019.

Dr. Pasco’s program has produced students who now have leadership roles in local, state,

Rebecca Pasco

STUDENT SPEAKER Dulce Cordero Mendoza was born in Sonora, Mexico, and moved to Glendale, Arizona, when she was 3 years old. She has been involved in numerous organizations where she served in leadership roles. She is a Chancellor's and Dean's List recipient. In 2014, Dulce served in the United States Marine Corps, where she married Andrew Cordero. They are parents to a 2-year-old daughter and live in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dulce will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in education degree with a major in elementary education. She loves the endless opportunities at UNO, and cherishes her time there. She is especially grateful for the sacrifices her parents have made. After graduation, Dulce will continue her journey as an educational advocate.

Dulce Cordero Mendoza College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

STUDENT SPEAKER Haley Herzberg is receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a creative writing major and a concentration in poetry, and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a concentration in language studies. Herzberg has been named to the Dean’s List and/or the Chancellor’s List each semester. She is the vice president of the UNO Writing Club and an active member of the Writer’s Workshop community. She also has been on the poetry staff for UNO’s 13th Floor magazine

Haley Herzberg College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

and is the poetry editor for the Spring 2021 issue. She won best performance for her essay at the Live! Storytelling event in 2019. Herzberg is the daughter of Tami and Bradrick. After graduation, she plans to be an editor and continue writing poetry.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass

Dean Remarks Dean Michelle Trawick, Ph.D.

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Student Speaker Justin Krug Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean Michelle Trawick, Ph.D.

National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Bachelor's Degrees Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Citation for Alumni Achievement Presented to Sandford "Sandy" Friedman by Interim Executive Director of Alumni Engagement, Anthony Flott Honorary Degree and Commencement Address General John Hyten

Brad Stuthman

Hannah Rembert

Student Marshal College of Business Administration

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

HONORARY DEGREE General John E. Hyten serves as the 11th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he is the nation's second highest-ranking military officer and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has served as vice chairman since November 2019. As of February 2019, Hyten also serves as the senior designated official of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cross Functional Team.

General John Hyten

General Hyten received a degree in engineering and applied sciences from Harvard University on an Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps scholarship. He was then commissioned as a second lieutenant. He went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University. His career began in engineering and acquisition before transitioning to space operations. He served in senior engineering positions on both Air Force and Army anti-satellite weapon system

programs. Hyten has served tours with the Air Force Secretariat, the Air Staff, the Joint Staff, and the Commander's Action Group at Headquarters Air Force Space Command as Director. He served as mission director in Cheyenne Mountain and was the last active-duty commander of the 6th Space Operations Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He has commanded at the squadron, group, wing, and major command levels. In 2006, he deployed to Southwest Asia as Director of Space Forces for operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He commanded Air Force Space Command, and prior to his current assignment, was the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, one of 11 Combatant Commands under the Department of Defense. Hyten will retire in 2021.

CITATION FOR ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

Sandford "Sandy" Friedman

Sandy Friedman received a degree in economics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served on the student council and was the first non-Greek student to win a council seat in five years. He also was active in intramural sports and the Young Democrats.

Friedman has served the community extensively, serving terms on numerous boards, including Girls Club of Omaha, the Omaha Symphony, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. He served as president of the Anti-Defamation League, Beth El Synagogue, and the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

After graduation, Friedman acquired an insurance agency and within 12 years grew it into the second-largest independent agency in Omaha. He went on to found and/or operate many businesses across a diverse range of fields, and is the founder of Customer Service Profiles, which provided quality service measurement for businesses.

Sandy has received several awards, and the UNO College of Business named him its outstanding Economics Alumni of the Year in 2014. He was inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame in 2017. Today he is retired and lives in Omaha with his wife, Amy, of 43 years. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Justin Krug is graduating with his Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing and a secondary concentration in management.

CEO’s 2020 Outstanding Chapter Leader. Krug serves as the president of the CBA’s Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC).

STUDENT SPEAKER

Krug has received many awards and achievements. He won the Outstanding Marketing Student of the Year and Management Student of Distinction for 2020-21, as well as being named to the Chancellor’s List for a 4.0 GPA each semester. He is also an inductee of two honor societies: Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi.

Justin Krug College of Business Administration

Krug is the president of UNO’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization and was named

Krug was born and raised in Plattsmouth and is the son of Jody and Tina. After graduation, he plans to be an asset for a Nebraska-based business as well as be a catalyst for the success of Omaha’s business community and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470 National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Regent Remarks Regent Robert Phares Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Order of the Tower Susan Morris Dean Remarks Dean John Bartle, Ph.D. Student Speaker Sarah Liassidi Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean John Bartle, Ph.D. Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Bachelor's Degrees Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

ORDER OF THE TOWER Susan Morris is a graduate of Wayne State College with a degree in music. As current president of Omaha Philanthropic Trust and president of Heritage Services from 1995-2020, Morris has been involved with numerous capital campaigns totaling over $1 billion, including the campaign supporting Joslyn Art Museum and the Durham Museum; the Holland Performing Arts Center; and UNO's Baxter Arena. She most recently facilitated the campaign for the new home of UNO baseball, Tal Anderson Field, and softball, Connie Claussen Field.

Morris also enjoys mentoring professional young women starting their careers. She is an active supporter and member of her community, having been inducted into the Aksarben Court of Honor in 2015. Her work to give back to the community was hard but rewarding and she was a natural at fundraising. Prior to Omaha Philanthropic Trust and Heritage Services she held positions with the Omaha World-Herald, College of Saint Mary, and Nebraska Medical Center.

Susan Morris

STUDENT SPEAKER Sarah Liassidi is originally from Ivory Coast and immigrated to the United States in 2018 to join her husband Daniel. They have two children. Sarah is thankful for the availability of her instructors to support her and bring the best out of her, allowing her to graduate with a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in health care administration.

Sarah plans on preparing for the Administrator in Training Program prior to taking the long-term care administrator licensing exam, preparing for a certificate in nonprofit management, and a Occupational Therapist degree.

She has received several awards, and has made the Dean’s list for four semesters and the Chancellor’s list for one semester. She is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society.

Sarah Liassidi College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Saige Angleton

Hannah Rembert

Robert Phares

Student Marshal College of Public Affairs and Community Service

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Regent Graduate of UNK

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (UNL) ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470 National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Chancellor's Medal Hesham Ali, Ph.D. Dean Remarks ENG Dean Lance Pérez, Ph.D. Dean Remarks IS&T Dean Hesham Ali, Ph.D. Student Speaker IS&T Makaila Reilly Presentation of Degree Candidates ENG Dean Lance Pérez, Ph.D. IS&T Dean Hesham Ali, Ph.D. Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Bachelor's Degrees Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL Hesham Ali has devoted more than two decades to administration and 15 years as dean of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T). Ali joined UNO in 1988 as an assistant professor and rose to serve as the College of IS&T’s associate dean of Academic Affairs in 2000 before accepting the role of dean of the college— a position he has held since 2006.

He also served as Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator of over 40 research and education grants, totaling over $12 million. Ali will return to UNO’s faculty and serve as director of the college’s Bioinformatics Core Facility, continuing his active research program.

Ali has been the lead or co-author of more than 50 refereed journal articles, two books, and more than 150 papers.

Dr. Hesham Ali

STUDENT SPEAKER Makaila Reilly is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in computer science. Reilly studied branches of computer science including cybersecurity and ISQA. During her time at UNO, she became a Maverick Maniac, supporting Maverick athletes at games, and was a Maverick Village resident assistant. She was born in Texas and grew up in South Carolina. Since moving to Omaha, she could not be happier. After graduation, Reilly plans on finding a career in Omaha.

Makaila Reilly College of Information Science & Technology

Alex Dukart

Zahraa Alsafwani

Hannah Rembert

Student Marshal College of Engineering (UNL)

Student Marshal College of Information Science & Technology

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

GRADUATE COLLEGE College of Arts and Sciences College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass

Student Speaker Maria Olvera

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.

National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Doctorate, Educational Specialist, and Master’s Degrees

Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. President's Remarks University of Nebraska President, Ted Carter Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Dean Remarks Dean Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.

Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

STUDENT SPEAKER Maria Olvera is graduating with a Master of Science in educational leadership with a concentration in school administration. She is proud to serve the Omaha community as a high school teacher.

Olvera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and has lived in Omaha for over 20 years. She has three children. She received her teaching degree from UNO. After graduation, Olvera plans to continue serving Omaha schools as an administrator.

One of Olvera’s most cherished endeavors in her career is offering her students a platform to make a real-world difference as the sponsor of the Spanish National Honor Society. For over 10 years, she has co-hosted Hola Amigos, Hello Friends, a bilingual language initiative show that is targeted to students in the early grades.

Maria Olvera Graduate College

Keshia Greve

Hannah Rembert

Ted Carter

Student Marshal Graduate College

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

President University of Nebraska

GRADUATE COLLEGE College of Business Administration College of Public Affairs and Community Service College of Information Science & Technology College of Engineering (UNL) ORDER OF PROGRAM

Prelude UNO Faculty Brass

Dean Remarks Dean Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470

Student Speaker Austin Kernan

National Anthem Hannah Rembert, Bachelor of Music Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Regent Remarks Regent Elizabeth O'Connor Chancellor's Remarks Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Alumni Remarks Interim Executive Director of Alumni Engagement, Anthony Flott

Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D. Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Doctorate and Master’s Degrees Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Postlude UNO Faculty Brass

STUDENT SPEAKER Austin Kernan is receiving a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in collaboration science. He currently serves as a Workforce Management Specialist at the combined firm of TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab, where he has worked for nearly three years. He also enjoys volunteering at his local church. Kernan was born and raised in San Diego, California. His parents are James and Elizabeth Kernan. He lives in Omaha with his wife, Molly.

Austin Kernan Graduate College

Peter Coffey

Hannah Rembert

Elizabeth O'Connor

Student Marshal Graduate College

National Anthem Singer College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Regent Graduate of UNO

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 GRADUATE DEGREES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Samantha Lynn Bissell BA, Keene State College, 2010; MA, The City College of New York, 2015; Psychology, “Early Life Experiences and Maternal Effects on Adult Canine Phenotype: The Role of Litter Composition, Gene Methylation, and Attachment” Advisor: Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D.

Kristen M. Cunningham BA, University of San Diego, 2013; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017; Psychology, “Understanding Therapy Dogs: The Underlying Components of Their Relationship With Owners, Their Physiology, and How They Compare to Pet and Service Dogs” Advisor: Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D.

Julie Diane Garman BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2007; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Child Pornography: An Examination of Pornography Use Across the Lifespan” Advisor: Lisa Sample, Ph.D.

Elizabeth R. Harp BA, University of Notre Dame, 2011; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2014; Psychology, “Dissenter Turnover: The Roles of Organizational Justice, Negative Emotion, and Organizational Identification” Advisor: Wayne Harrison, Ph.D.

Andrew Joseph Riquier BS, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2011; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016; Psychology, “Glial Dynamics in the Developing and Injured Gustatory System” Advisor: Suzanne Sollars, Ph.D.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION James V. Abueg

Jennifer Marie Langfeldt

Vanessa Derner

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2003; Master of Education, Concordia University, 2011; Educational Administration, “Principals’ Empowering Leadership Behaviors and Collective Teacher Efficacy, What’s the Relationship?” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Athletic Training

Meredith Mackenzie Mohanty BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2007; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2009; Master of Education, Doane College, 2013; Educational Administration, “The Self-Efficacy of First-Year Elementary Principals: A Case Study” Advisor: Jeanne Surface, Ed.D.

Heather Sue Post BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2011; Educational Specialist, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2014; Educational Administration, “Mental Health Support: Through the Early Development Networks Team’s Perspective” Advisor: Jeanne Surface, Ed.D.

Jason Sutton BS, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1998; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2002; Educational Administration, “Middle School Parent Opinions of Social Emotional Learning Competencies” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST Kimberly L. VanDenTop-Caniglia BA, Wayne State College, 1993; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2000; Educational Administration and Supervision, Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

MASTER OF ARTS

Ryan Peter Diego History, “’The Artist for the Union Pacific’: The Career and Legacy of Western Photographer Andrew J. Russell” Advisor: Mark Scherer, Ph.D.

Megan Marie Feerick Athletic Training

Elizabeth Ellen Fiala English, “Snakebit: A Collection of Venomous Essays” Advisor: Lisa Knopp, Ph.D.

Jonathan Merritt Flanagan English

Matthew Joseph Grosey Health and Kinesiology

Hannah Guritz English, “A Guidebook for Wandering Asians: An Exploration of Identity as a Chinese Adoptee” Advisor: Lisa Knopp, Ph.D.

Kennady Gustin Gerontology, “Examination of Job Satisfaction of Aged Care Employees: A Systematic Review” Advisor: Christopher Kelly, Ph.D.

Erica Michelle Guzman Gerontology

Hunter Alexander Hartley Health and Kinesiology

Logan James Hollis Athletic Training

Neal Scott Hughes

BS, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2003; MS, Peru State College, 2008; Educational Administration, “The Perceptions of Benefits and Drawbacks of Private, Corporate, and Local Funds on American High School Athletic and Activity Programs” Advisor: Kay Keiser, Ed.D.

Christina Lee Atkins

Psychology

Language Teaching

Alysha Nicole Collins

Melanie Buer

Cheyenne Ariel Mae Janicek

History

Critical and Creative Thinking

Shaela Mariah Bruce

Lubna Ibrahim Hussein

BA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2012; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; Educational Specialist, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017; Educational Administration, “Hope in the Time of Crisis: Interpretation of School Psychologists During Remote Learning and Reliability of a New Measure” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

English

DeLayne Havlovic

Timothy E. Cawthorn

BS, Wayne State College, 1998; MS, Peru State College, 2002; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2009; Educational Administration, “The Impact of Financial Literacy Education in a Secondary Education Setting by Assessing College Students’ Knowledge and Understanding of Financial Literacy Concepts” Advisor: Elliott Ostler, Ed.D.

Whitley Rose Hettenbaugh BA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2013; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2015; Educational Specialist, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017; Educational Administration, “A Comparison of Student Hope and Social-Emotional Competence Between General Education and Special Education Settings” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Andrea Starr Karpf BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2010; Educational Administration, “Preparing Teacher Candidates to Support English Learners in the Grade Level Classroom: A Perspective of the Opportunity to Learn and Demonstrate EL Instructional Strategies” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Stacey Burling Critical and Creative Thinking

Michael Carr Critical and Creative Thinking Health and Kinesiology

SeokJae Choe

Athletic Training, “Sensory Reweighting in People With a History of Concussion” Advisor: Christopher Burcal, Ph.D.

Lindsay Rae Jump Communication, “’Abortion Will Never Stop… It’s Just Safe Abortion That Will’: A Uses and Gratifications Approach to Examining Abortion Discourse on Reddit” Advisor: Adam Tyma, Ph.D.

Kimberly Nicole Keister Critical and Creative Thinking

Athletic Training, “The Effects of Strobe Goggles on Jump Landing Tasks in Healthy Individuals” Advisor: Christopher Burcal, Ph.D.

Bridget Colleen Lillethorup

Kelsey Rose Ciagala

Athletic Training

English, “To Obey is to Love” Advisor: Jody Keisner, MFA

Katia Lira Garcia

Psychology, “Perceptions of Religious Accommodations in the Workplace: The Roles of Fundamentalism, General Christian Belief, and Prejudice in Christian Participants’ Perceptions of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Accommodation Requests” Advisor: Carey Ryan, Ph.D.

Sarah Marie Miller

Amanda Christine Creason

Chris Alan Pavlik

Athletic Training, “Lower Limb Asymmetry Among Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals” Advisor: Adam Rosen, Ph.D.

Health and Kinesiology

Athletic Training

Brian P. Crouse

Alexis Marie Pedersen

Critical and Creative Thinking

Pamela Michelle Dare Psychology, “The Impact of Arousing or Calming Environmental Enrichment During Morning Cleaning in Kenneled Shelter Dogs” Advisor: Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D.

English, “The Hard Lessons: A Teacher’s Memoir” Advisor: Lisa Knopp, Ph.D.

Traci Myleen Prauner Health and Kinesiology

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Whitney Marie Sandene

Alana Brown

Katelyn Elizabeth Evert

Critical and Creative Thinking

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Elementary Education

Sarah Marie Shippy

Cori Gayle Bryson

Anne Marie Fangman

Athletic Training

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Elementary Education

Parker James Smejkal

Brianna Christina Buffington

Bethany R. Felker

Critical and Creative Thinking

Computer Science

Secondary Education

Zachary Russell Smrcina

Joan Marie Callahan

Taylor Ellen Finn

Athletic Training

Elementary Education

Economics

Joy M. Stiles

Maria J. Carabantes

Gabbriele Cecilia Foxx

Gerontology

Counseling

School Psychology

Danielle Elaine Stone

Heather Lynn Casterline

Sophie Carmen-Ann Free

Health and Kinesiology

Counseling

Elementary Education

DongMin Sun

Samantha Kay Chittenden

Madison Marie Gage

Athletic Training

Counseling

School Psychology

Sarah Leslie Woelfel

Jungwon Cho

John Paul Garza

Athletic Training

Counseling

Management Information Systems

Samantha Alexandria Cleveland

Ashley M. Gaytan

Counseling

Special Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Peter Coffey

Vaishali Goel

Applied Behavior Analysis

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Management Information Systems

Janaki Devi Naveena Akula

Lindsey B. Aberle

Elizabeth Anne Collingsworth

Keshia Kim Greve

Management Information Systems

Educational Leadership

School Psychology

Shari Albaugh-Tamba

Sara A. Connell

Erin Haack

Geography, “The History of Sheelytown, Nebraska; The Erasure of an Ethnic Enclave” Advisor: Christina Dando, Ph.D.

Elementary Education

Educational Leadership

Mohammad Al-Huneidi

Robert Hall Copley

Erin Ashleigh Hamilton

Cybersecurity

Special Education

Bibi Deanna Cortes

Madison Mackenzie Haug

Counseling

School Psychology

Jordan Cudaback

Brian James Hawkins

Elementary Education

Computer Science, “Real-Time Hydraulic and Thermal Erosion Simulation Over Vegetated Terrains” Advisor: Brian Ricks, Ph.D.

Computer Science

Yousuf Said Almawaly Counseling

Rama Soujanya Anantatmula Management Information Systems

Jillian Elizabeth Anglemyer Counseling

Julie Lynn Baker Literacy

Mari Spencer Bappe School Psychology

Allison Barry Literacy

Katherine J. Bean Literacy

Aaron Ryan Beard Speech/Language Pathology

Evangelos Ammon Uri Alexander Beardall Secondary Education

Nicole Lynn Benson Educational Leadership

Erik Nicholas Bertram Criminology and Criminal Justice

Robert M. Blacklidge Management Information Systems

Jing Cui Management Information Systems

Lauren Nicole Davidsaver Criminology and Criminal Justice

Victoria Davis Elementary Education

Meaghan Delaney Counseling

William Gryphon Delaney Political Science

Jordan Lynn DiTullio Criminology and Criminal Justice

Catherine Elisabeth Doering Literacy

Jada Briel Dole Counseling

Ashley Elizabeth Dorcey Secondary Education

Adrian Manuel Dorsey Computer Science

Jason Ehrig Page

Douglas Wayne Headlee Criminology and Criminal Justice

Brittany Donn Herman Special Education

Maria Elena Hernandez Counseling

Sophia Amelia Herrnandez Rodas Counseling

Acacia R. Hoffman Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Shanna Lea Homes Special Education

Carol Houser Elementary Education

Gail Marie Hubbard Elementary Education

Elizabeth Faren Huben Secondary Education

Wendy Leigh Hutchinson Special Education

Geography, “Is Wealth a Predictor of Open Space Availability in Great Britain?” Advisor: Bradley Bereitschaft, Ph.D.

Katherine Rose Imig

Special Education

Jody Lynn Boyer

Rocio Patricia Escobar

Travis D. Ingram

Counseling

Cybersecurity

Whitney Leigh Boyd

Secondary Education

Speech/Language Pathology

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED Matthew James Jacobsen

Anusha Manda

Andrew Rogers Mullin

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Management Information Systems

Special Education

Lauren Jaton

Miti Srinivasa Mareddy

Autumn Novak

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Computer Science

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Yeshwanthi Jayaraman Durairaj

Mayra Anabel Martinez Hernandez

Desmond Patrick Ochieng

Management Information Systems

Elementary Education

School Psychology

Brianna Kathleen Jensen

Coral Nadine Masek

Matthew Okalebo

School Psychology

Special Education

Management Information Systems

Kaelynn Jensen

Vibhav Mathur

Oluwadamilola A. Olape

Counseling

IT Innovation

Economics

Scott T. Jessick

Sarah Lyn Maul

Maria Guadalupe Olvera Hernandez

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Speech/Language Pathology

Educational Leadership

Paige Nicole Joerger

Jenny Anne Cruz Maun

Nathanael Justus O’Reilly

Elementary Education

Biomechanics

Kenneth Gerald Joly

Andrew James McAuliffe

Political Science

Computer Science

Health and Kinesiology, “Effect of Local Heat Application During Exercise on Gene Expression Related to Mitochondrial Homeostasis” Advisor: Dustin Slivka, Ph.D.

Kimberly Ayers Jones

Xavier McCaig

Political Science

Cybersecurity, “Quantum Algorithms and Their Cryptographic Applications” Advisor: Abhishek Parakh, Ph.D.

Anne C. Keith Special Education

Tariq Khan Economics

Kimber Ann Kinstler Counseling

Joseph Andrew Knapp Geography

Ebenezer Kojo Koomson Political Science

Angela R. Krejci Elementary Education

Sabrina Krysl Special Education

Sai Srinivasa Sarathchandra Singh Kshatri Management Information Systems

Megan R. Kuhn Counseling

Sarah Kwiatkowski Counseling

Abby D. Langner Computer Science Education

Runhua Lei Management Information Systems

Amber Leighty Counseling

Caitlin Marie Lewis Educational Leadership

Sydney R. Looper School Psychology

Ryan Alan Lucas Educational Leadership

Nishi Mahato Management Information Systems

Zachary John Maloley Counseling

Kelly Jean McCormack Counseling

Madelene McCracken Counseling

Alison Taylor McGovern Counseling

Henry Chesna McNeil Cybersecurity

Kathryn Irene McQueen-Eichmann Counseling

Amanda Meister Criminology and Criminal Justice

Carly Lynn Mendlik Literacy

Lacey Jane Merica Political Science

Jennifer Leigh Metcalf Counseling

Nicole Marie Meyer

Kelly Jean Ottens Secondary Education

Treightin Celeste Palimenio Criminology and Criminal Justice

Alexis Rae Pawoll-Marshall Secondary Education

Tyler Patrick Payne Criminology and Criminal Justice

Gabriel Bravo Perez Computer Science

Kristen Ann Phillips Literacy

Timothy Steven Phillips Political Science

Abbie Porter Special Education

Rahul Raj Biomechanics

Venkata Naga Sampath Ravivarma Ravi Management Information Systems

Tara Rechkemmer Secondary Education

Literacy

Lindsey Remski

Alexis Miers Counseling

Biomechanics, “Force Control Variability During Leg Press Exercise in Individuals Following ACL Reconstruction” Advisor: Brian Knarr, Ph.D.

Micayla Miller

Mikaela Marie Renner

Special Education

April Lynn Minor School Psychology

Toussida Fatah Tanguy Minoungou Computer Science

Biridiana Miramontes School Psychology

Jennifer Molinaro Literacy

Andrew Thomas Moritz Political Science

Bret Morrison School Psychology

Counseling

Kristine Marie Richt Special Education

Deidre Kathleen Rivera Urban Studies

Justin Alexander Robbins Computer Science

Marvin Gustavo Roca Ruano Cybersecurity

Justin Everts Rogers Elementary Education

Molly Anne Rose Counseling

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Jessica Marie Roth

William L. Urban

Raiyan Said Saif Al Hashmi

Counseling

Special Education

Architectural Engineering

Shawne Marie Rountree

Alissa Van Tassell

James Andrus

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Biology, “Quercus Macrocarpa (Bur Oak) Mortality and Regeneration Under Different Land Management Practices” Advisor: Timothy Dickson, Ph.D.

Architectural Engineering

Melissa Carol Ryan Counseling

Kathleen Amanda Rylee Special Education

Nicholas Ryan Sabata Computer Science

Mikayla Kristen Sahm Applied Behavior Analysis, “Assessing the Effectiveness of Varying Treatment Integrity Levels on Child Compliance With a Three-Step Guided Compliance Package” Advisor: Sara Kupzyk, Ph.D.

Kaitlin Amanda Vickers Criminology and Criminal Justice

Elizabeth von Nagy Literacy

Ameen E. Wahba Counseling

Zhipeng Wang Computer Science, “An Improved Feature Selection Method for Data Analytics” Advisor: Qiuming Zhu, Ph.D.

Cody Ray Brown Architectural Engineering

Tristen Davis Architectural Engineering

Libby Dolezal Architectural Engineering

Gage Andrew Gibney Architectural Engineering

Allie Marie Huffman Architectural Engineering

Matthew James Huntwork

Eric Michael Schave

Zhomontee Watson

Counseling

Architectural Engineering

Annie Alice Schenzel

Jacob E. Weis

Brianne Mikael Inselman

Elementary Education

Counseling

Architectural Engineering

Kaitlin Schmidt

Sarah Wetzbarger

Matthew Oliver Juhnke

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Secondary Education

Architectural Engineering

Casey M. Schmitz

Emily Marie Whitehead

John Luke Kramer

Cybersecurity

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Architectural Engineering

Samantha Loren Schwasinger

TeSean Kenneth-Lee Wooden

Jennifer Morgan Mack

Elementary Education

Andrew Martinez

Cybersecurity

Health and Kinesiology, “Impacts of Group III/ IV Activation During Prolonged Sitting With Mild Hypercapnia on Cardiovascular Function in Healthy Adults” Advisor: Song-Young Park, Ph.D.

Morgan Rebecca Shea

Jonathan Paul Wright

Mathew B. Seil

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Laura K. Sherwin Management Information Systems

Brittany Michelle Sillman Counseling

Jordyn Mae Simley Educational Leadership

Chancy Sims Secondary Education

Jennifer Lynn Smith Counseling

Jessica Sollars

Special Education

Zexi Xing Cybersecurity

Sue Jung Yi IT Innovation

Gina Yowell Educational Leadership

Brianna Zey Applied Behavior Analysis, “A Comparison of the Efficacy of Practitioner-Selected and Empirically-Selected Stimulus Preference Assessments” Advisor: Sara Kupzyk, Ph.D.

Special Education

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING

Katherine J. Spielman

Noah Benjamin Kramer

Counseling

Accounting

Anna Elizabeth Stewart

Matthew Moller

Special Education

Accounting

Allison Stricker

Alexander Joseph White

Biology, “Relationship Between Expression of Combat Behavior and Circulating Hormone Levels in Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes (Crotalus Atrox)” Advisor: James Wilson, Ph.D.

Samantha Jo Young

Mohammad Hanif Sufizada Economics

Accounting Accounting

Pascal Zoungrana Accounting

Jessica Jane Tometich Criminology and Criminal Justice

Calvin Trieu Health and Kinesiology

Frank Tursi Cybersecurity

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING Aaron Joseph Adams Architectural Engineering

Architectural Engineering Architectural Engineering

Edward S. McNamara Architectural Engineering

Jackson J. Polsley Architectural Engineering

Mitchael Hans Sieh Architectural Engineering

Breanna Lorene Smith Architectural Engineering

Schuyler Sutter Architectural Engineering

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Omar Al Mulki Business Administration

Brenda Andrews Business Administration

Connor Berg Business Administration

Carolyn Marie Chamberlin Business Administration

Bryn Stanley Charsley Business Administration

Travis D. Cole Business Administration

Tam Minh Dam Business Administration

Alexis Leigh d’Amato Business Administration, “Exploring Influential Mindsets” Advisor: Gina Ligon, Ph.D.

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED David Adam Deisher

Peder Mikael Rice

Melissa Lynn Pruss

Business Administration

Music

Adrianna DeSimone

Samantha Lynn Roebuck

Christa Psalm Shepherd

Business Administration

Music

Erin Fairchild

Mason Marcus Rohrich

Michael Alan Tyree

Business Administration

Music

Claire Elizabeth Fischer

Emily D. Romero

Jordan M. Willis

Business Administration

Music

Michael James Foral

Justin H. Shelly

Business Administration

Katie Goetzmann

Blaire Anne Shelton

Business Administration

Someswara Rao Gorrela

Ethan Spires

Business Administration

Mary L. Gresko

Rei Hiraiwa Stormberg

Business Administration

Kevin Thaddeus Handzlik

Augusta Tanner

Business Administration

Calen K. Hanks

Eric Carl Tesarek

Business Administration

Simon John Hjelm

Jason Tordoff

Business Administration

Allie L. Hodge

Douglas Dale Ullman

Business Administration

Sara Jeannette Irvine

Colin Thomas Wagner

Business Administration

Lina Jiang

William Carlos Waters

Business Administration

McKynna Elise Kelly

Jonathan Thomas Whelan

Business Administration

Austin J. Kernan

Sean Patrick Whelan

Business Administration

Jordan Thomas Klehr

Denzel Matthew Woods

Business Administration

Adam Roy Kuncl Business Administration

Ryan Gregory Larsen Business Administration

Elisa Lawhon Business Administration

Shelby Mathewson

Business Administration

Lindsay Danielle O’Reilly Business Administration

Jeremy Spencer Payne Business Administration

Alyssa Marie Peterson Cole Business Administration

Jared C. Rehfeld Business Administration

John William Reznicek

Annabelle Veronique Abisset Public Administration

MacKenzie Marie Broderick Public Administration

Brian John Bruckner Public Administration

Karen Castillo Public Administration

Nicholas James Cordonier Public Administration

Leigh Ashley Ellis Public Administration

Vaughan Wehr Fischer Public Administration

Joseph William George Public Administration

Daniel Jackson Kimitsuka Hayes Public Administration

Christine Henningsen Public Administration

Karly Alexandra Hernandez Public Administration

Shelby Hinze Public Administration

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: EXECUTIVE MBA

Itzeni Nayeli Lopez Gonzalez

Enzo Z. Jin

Franecia Jeané Moore

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Public Administration

Jodie Leigh Sams

Amanda Rae Novotny

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Public Administration

Business Administration

Aaron P. Ohri

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF MUSIC Lacey Joy Atkinson

Public Administration

Maia Kaye Smiley Public Administration

Sam Stivers

Music

Public Administration

Jensyn Bell

Alicia Kathryn Wicht

Music

Taylor James Burks

Public Administration

Music

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Paul Marcelo Loja Prado

Samantha Leigh Amick

Music

Social Work

Maya Nadia Maudhoo

Delaney Morgan Appelt

Music

Social Work

Business Administration

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Andrew Brown

Lynette Ann Klug

Treightin Celeste Palimenio

Social Work

Hanneka Brown

Jamison Krenk

Jodi Gale Peterson

Social Work

Joseph Alan Cadek

Katlin Nicole Liss

Maggie Erin Peterson

Social Work

Karen Castillo

Itzeni Nayeli Lopez Gonzalez

Kelli Joann Pohlmann

Social Work

Sarah Lanell Cavric

Katie Lynne Lorenzen

CJ Poole

Social Work

Tamara Sue Dwyer

Guillermo Antonio Luna

Valerie Roth

Social Work

Jeniffer Janet Enriquez Hurtado

Andrea Bernadette Miller

Kaitlyn Taylor Runyon

Social Work

Rachel Louise Gorin

Lauren N. Molczyk

Anna Scribner

Social Work

Sarayh Betzabeth Gutierrez

Alexandria Hope Mullins

Jasmine T. Westbrook

Social Work

Carroll-Ann Margaret Hinchion

Ashley Ann Nepper

Amanda Marie Wilson

Social Work

Rolf Jason Holbrook

Mariama Oumaria Maman

Heidi Marie Woodward

Social Work

Lauren Jaton

Erin Owens

Social Work

HONORS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Gabriela Alvarez

Brady Dodds

Grace Maline

College of Arts and Sciences Major: Psychology “Self-continuity in Adolescence: A Buffer Against Decreases in Self-esteem Due to Victimization” Advisor: Jonathan Santo

College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies “The Relationship of Perceived Parental Social Support to Vigilance and Resilience among LGBTQ and Straight Cisgender Adults” Advisor: Carey Ryan

College of Information Science & Technology Major: Bioinformatics “identification and characterization of butyrate producing bacteria in the human gut” Advisor: Dhundy Bastola

Daniel Faronbi

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Major: Kinesiology “The Study of High Intensity Interval Training’s Effect on Enjoyment” Advisor: Saundra Shillingstad

Madison Badje College of Arts and Sciences Major: Biology “Genetic Counselors' Attitudes towards Telegenetics: The Good, The Bad, The In-between” Advisor: Kelly MacArthur

Natalie Bauermeister

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media and College of Engineering Majors: Music and Computer Engineering “Synthesizer Parameter Approximation by Deep Learning” Advisor: Alisa Gilmore

College of Business Administration Major: Business Administration, Economics and Marketing concentrations “A Comprehensive Analysis of Trader Joe’s: Exploration from National and Omaha Metropolitan Perspectives” Advisor: Sanith Ray

Claire Figi

Kaitlyn Baysa

Breanna Johnson

College of Information Science & Technology Major: IT Innovation “Exploring an Equitable Computer Science Education for Spanish-Speaking Students ” Advisors: Ann Fruhling and Brian Dorn

College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business Administration Majors: Spanish and Business Administration, Management and Marketing concentrations “Production Creek: A Consultive Analysis of a Local Promotional Products Business” Advisor: Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles

Jordyn Bingham College of Arts and Sciences and College of Public Affairs and Community Service Majors: Psychology and Criminology and Criminal Justice “Gender Differences in the Effects of Complementary versus Competitive Gender Stereotypes on Tolerance of Sexism and Ambivalent Sexism” Advisors: Carey Ryan and Abigail Folberg

Emily Coleman

College of Arts and Sciences Major: Biology “Comparison of Mortality Data from Nebraska’s Rural & Metropolitan Health Districts” Advisor: Sarah Dunsmore

Abigail Kane College of Arts and Sciences and College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Majors: Political Science and Communication Studies “Getting Started: Training Modules for New Employees of the UNO Bookstore” Advisor: Paige Toller

College of Business Administration Major: Business Administration, Legal Studies and Real Estate concentrations “Building Foundations of Opportunity: A Strategic Analysis of the Stephen Center’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program” Advisor: Leif Lundmark

Samuel Lauritsen

Julia Cormack

Andrew Leavitt

College of Arts and Sciences Majors: English and French “Pedagogy or Andragogy: Which teaching method produces successful ESL tutoring that involves musical activities?” Advisor: Courtnay Wheat

College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Neuroscience and Biology “What Mentoring Means to Undergraduate Mentors: A Meta-analytic Report on Why We are Still Guessing” Advisor: Christine Cutucache

Luke Dickeson

College of Arts and Sciences Major: Political Science “The Modern Conservative Woman: A Study of Young American Women, Conservatism, and Feminism” Advisor: Jody Neathery-Castro

College of Information Science & Technology Major: Cybersecurity “When does a cyber attack constitute an act of warfare?” Advisor: Lana Obradovic

College of Business Administration Major: Business Administration, Business and Finance and Real Estate concentrations “A Sweet Future for Sugar Makery: A Deeper Dive into Small Business Consulting” Advisor: Erin Miller

Laurel Lux

Keali Mari

Mary McLaughlin College of Arts and Sciences Major: Biology “COVID-19’s Impact of Social Isolation on Seniors in an Assisted Living Facility” Advisor: Timi Barone

Dalton Meister College of Public Affairs and Community Service Major: Social Work “Measuring Anti-Fat Bias Among Social Work Students” Advisor: Liam Heerten-Rodriguez

Samantha O’Rourke College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Mathematics and International Studies “A Visual Analysis of Historical Lessons Learned during Exercises for United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE)” Advisor: Fabio Torres Vitor

Andrew Pace College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Mathematics and International Studies “Optimizing Garbage Pick-up in Wahoo, NE” Advisor: Fabio Torres Vitor

Lizbeth Perez Hernandez College of Business Administration Major: Business Administration, Economics and Management concentrations “Economic and Strategic Analysis of Minority Entrepreneurs in Omaha, Nebraska” Advisor: Brent Clark

Aidan Posey College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business Administration Majors: Spanish and Business Administration, Real Estate and Human Resource Management concentrations “Service Learning: A Translation of Documents into Spanish on behalf of Learning for All” Advisor: Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch

Alex Ramsey College of Information Science & Technology Major: Computer Science “Evolving Efficient Floor Plans For Hospital Emergency Rooms” Advisor: Brian Ricks

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

AIR FORCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLAR TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION

Kayla Rud College of Arts and Sciences Major: Molecular and Biomedical Biology “The Impact of Service-Learning on General Chemistry II Students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha” Advisor: Dana Richter-Egger

Kayley Scott College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business Administration Majors: Mathematics and Business Administration, Management concentration “Wonderfully Made in the Making: A Strategic Recommendation on Growth Opportunities” Advisor: Erin Bass

Elias Smith College of Arts and Sciences Major: Biology “Sensing Surfaces: A Non-filamentous C. albicans Response” Advisor: Jill Blankenship

Brittany Sullivan College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Psychology and Criminology and Criminal Justice “The Effect of Parenting Practices on Adolescent Adjustment” Advisor: Mithra Pirooz

Alexandra Swanson

AIR FORCE ROTC DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES

RECEIVING PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSIONS TO THE USAF:

Jaydon Casillas

Caleb McGill

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Connor DeSimone

Chase Scott

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Cody Eggert

Clayton Storaska

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Robert Finch

Tomy Wilson

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Nicolas Greve

Rayanna Shirley

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Samantha Kloewer

Sara Fisher

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creighton University

Ryan Koltas

Leyinzca Bihlajama

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Penn State University

AIR FORCE NURSE ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM

College of Arts and Sciences Major: Mathematics “Effect of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Assistive and Interactive Technology Use: In-Person versus Video-Chat Communication” Advisor: Julie Blaskewicz Boron

Limairy Baskin

McKensi Uecker

University of Nebraska Medical Center

College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Biology and Medical Humanities “A Comprehensive Analysis of the Importance and Implementation of Telehealth Behavioral Services in Rural Areas & Schools” Advisor: Steve Langan

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Duewa Partlow Luke Baker University of Nebraska Medical Center

Jimmy Wood College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Physics and Geology “Joint spacing in the Caples Lake granodiorite of the Sierra Nevada Batholith in Eldorado National Forest, California: A comparative analysis of joint sets and data resolution” Advisor: Harmon Maher

Aya Yousuf College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Political Science and Economics “Assessing the Use of Weapons of Mass Destructions in Violent Extremist Organizations” Advisor: Gina Ligon

COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLARS TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION (CESTD) This transcript designation documents and recognizes undergraduate students for their community engagement experiences. Students who receive this designation connect their academic endeavors with our community through service learning, community-based learning, volunteerism, and written reflections. CESTD recipients:

Christina Aguilar

Dalton Meister

Jessica Glasshoff

Kylie Squiers

MAY 2021 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES ADVANCED WRITING

Levi Price

Bridget Colleen Lillethorup

MANAGING JUVENILE AND ADULT POPULATIONS

Robyn Jane Tait

Erik Nicholas Bertram

John Charles Stormberg

Kristin Chandler

David H. Swanson

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Miti Srinivasa Mareddy

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Joseph James Kozal

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION Sarah Siedlik

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Jordan Ann Penn

DATA ANALYTICS Kirstin Lee Woodbury

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Lucia Raya-Kaup

Corey Thomas Snavely

Oussama Talha Zachary Edward Thornhill David Andrew Tuttle Noah Christian Wagner Hannah Ann Widger Hasanain Yousuf

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

DATA MANAGEMENT

Luis Fernando Sotelo

Tai Nguyen

Sam Stivers

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

REAL ESTATE

Alexia Rene' Mickles

Jordan Tye Adams

Stephanie Lynn Richards

Shari Albaugh-Tamba

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Joshua Whatley

Jing Cui Vaishali Goel

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Emily Lauren Frankel

Aida Adam Ahmed

Taylor Jean Kent

Alanoud Enad Alanazi

Rachel Irene Levine

Lama Mohammed Alzarah

Makenna Elizabeth Pluta

Kyle Jayden Anderson

Jason Martin Kimberly LaChapelle Remmick

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING Alexandra K.R. Burdyny

Hannah Marie Vogltanz

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Daniel Michael Humphrey

Christina Marie Aguilar

GOVERNMENT

Leigha Rae Little

John Christian Uecker

Caleb Richter-Tate

GERONTOLOGY

Christopher John Burbach

Murtaza Babak Rashmi Chataut Abigail Marie Clyde Matthew Davis Ethan Michael Frerichs

Kelly Lynne Johnson

TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Ahoud Sulaiman Hassan AL Ajmi Hisham Nasser Alsaeed Abdulaziz Awadh Alshaie Seth T. Hackleman Terry L. Heathman III Alexis Gabrielle Viola Jackson

Aaron Kyle Gorcos Yu Guo

INFORMATION ASSURANCE

Kyle Anthony Haston

Sheryl Antoinette Cummings

Dakota James Heath

John Paul Garza

Alexandra Gabrielle Hermanek Austin William Hunt

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY William Gryphon Delaney Ebenezer Kojo Koomson Andrew Thomas Moritz

Messan Livingstone Kluse Daniel Morgan Mitchell Sneha Modi Anna Drew Newby Tai Nguyen

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts Giselle Guadalupe Adame scl Mohammad Badi Alotaibi Ziad Alrashidi cl Hisham Nasser Alsaeed Abdulaziz Awadh Alshaie Gabriela Alvarez mcl Nasser Alyahya Caroline Leigh Ashton cl Karla E. Avila Juarez Stephanie R. Baars Salma Banda Catalina Barajas Lisette Barcenas-Soto mcl Taylor Rae Barham Salmo Barre Hailey Bartz mcl Richard William Baus Claudia Melyssa Becerra Brooke Zerita Beckius scl* Trenton Gregory Behr Alexandria Benedict Medicine Flower Blue Star Alexaundria Elizabeth Bohnert cl em Dean Scott Braband Erin McCarthy Bradley Hailey Marie Britten cl Dana Broer Benjamin Mayer Brown mcl Maria Anna Buckley cl Jayden Anthony Cabrera Hannah Elizabeth Canady Hannah Carron scl Sergio Leonardo Cedillo mcl Areli Cervantes Fraire Erline Chela Charles Esmeralda Sarai Chavez cl Lisseth Chavez Brandon Nicholas Collins scl Maria Magdalena Conant Julia Anna Cormack mcl Jennifer Dang William Michael Danze mcl Megan R. Dean cl Craig Jerome DeLoach Glenda Monarrez Diaz

Brady Lou Dodds mcl

Dolores Abigail Morales Perez

Clarice Felisha Dombeck cl

Mariana Murguia scl

Alyson Donaldson

Maritza Murguia

Cheyenne Sierra Dovel mcl

Nelly Gathoni Mwenda

Deanna Lynn Dymond mcl

Guadalupe Najera

Samantha Hope Edens scl*

Josie Anh Jaclynn Nelson mcl

Chandler Thomas Raymond Eitreim mcl

Alexis S. O’Connor mcl

Elizabeth Margaret Fanta

Samantha Kelly O’Rourke cl

Diana Lidia Flores Sanchez

Thomas William Owens cl

Dulce Sarahy Galvan

Andrew Michael Pace mcl

Maureen Rose Gibilisco

Elijahiana Parker

Besmir Gjoka

Dustin R. Pennington mcl em

Karina Gonzalez Gonzalez

Natalie Perez mcl em

Hannah Lindsey Goodman

Grace Si Poe

Manuel Steven Gudino

Aidan James Posey scl*

Sovit Gurung mcl

Jessica Marie Preister

Myit Hai

Sasha Quattlebaum

Salman Hamidi

Catalina Elizabet Ramirez

Natalee Paige Hanway cl

Hector Uriel Ramirez-Gutierrez

Aubrey Maria Hazelton

Kelli Rau

Haley Krystyna Mae Herzberg mcl

Chloe Madison Ray mcl

Jennifer Elaine Hinman mcl

Margaret Leone Reding

Zoe Hipp

Maria Ribeiro Cardoso Mendes Pinto mcl

Kitra A. Hirschman

Stephanie Lynn Richards

Calabryan Jack Holder

Xochitl Madeleine Rincon Hernandez

Connor Lee Holl

Ethan L. Ritonya

Katrina Elizabeth Johnson

Noah Ryan Sabatka

Sarah Katherine Johnson mcl

Teresa Saldana

Maria Juarez scl

Madison Renee Schaefer

Abigail Rose Kane scl

Brian R. Schmidt

Lucas Maximilian Kolb

Alana Grace Schmitz mcl

Emily Elizabeth Kraft cl

Kayley May Scott mcl

Braeden Jake Krall

Etta Evelyn Sherman

Arien Elizabeth Kuhlmann

Christian Soria

Samantha Victoria Langdon mcl

Christopher Francis Spicl

Kenzie Jo Lathrum

Sawyer Lynn Stender

Long Hoang Le

Tiffany Ann Stroud

Abigail Christine Lingelbach mcl

Tucker Joseph Struyk

Averie Elizabeth Linnell mcl

Rebecca Haf Swaney cl

Leigha Rae Little mcl

Alexandra Swanson scl

Shauna Marie Martinez mcl

Bailey Jean Tamerius

Jaeda LeeAnn Marie Matthews

Jennifer Lynn Thompson

Germain Farel Mba Nguema Nsa

Kayla Nicole Thor

Sarah Ann McLain

Ethan David Tiernan-Lang

Hannah Andrea Meckna mcl

Hyacinthe Zanda Timeu

Alexia Rene’ Mickles mcl

Mary Grace Tisko mcl

Giselle Miranda mcl

Samuel Luigi Tortorilla scl

Mecenzie Renee Miranda cl

Gregory Francis Treinen mcl

Nathaniel Wesley Moore scl em

John Christian Uecker scl

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

33 Chavis Dennis Vanosdall

Glenda Monarrez Diaz

Elyse Markie Ann Keller cl

Kristie Marie Velez scl

Madison Donohue

Yusuf Ahmad Khan

Jacob Daniel Vinter

Colin Charles Duckworth

Farheen Khatoon cl

Hannah Marie Vogltanz scl em*

Benjamin Charles Duke mcl

Samantha MaryEloise Klein mcl

Katya Ana Ward mcl

Aruruntotuoma Ikechukwuka Edegbele

Cassandra Marie Kleinschmidt

Haylee Jo Kristine Wawrzynkiewicz scl*

Keelan C. Edwards

Samantha Kendra Kloewer

Kenneth Ray Williams

Evie Ehrhorn mcl

Ethen Kuether mcl

Mary Jeannette Wobser

Kassandra Rose Ferrin cl

Bailey Madonna Lagasse

Jimmy John Wood mcl

Claire Elizabeth Figi mcl

Tatsiana Uladzimirauna Lahvinovich cl

Aya Z. Yousuf scl

Journey Christine Fletcher mcl em

Brooklyn T. Larimore scl*

Destinie Ellen Freeman

Kelsey Jean Larsen scl

Shivam Avinash Gaikwad

Ryan LaViolette mcl

Paul Lorenzo Garcia-Rojo

Gregory John Lawson

Joshua R. Gebbie

Andrew Steven Leavitt scl

Taylor Layne Gelling mcl

Alesha Lou Lobos

Sophie Ann Gengenbach

Natalie Anne Lorentz mcl

Geena George

LeeAnna Manshan Lui scl

Jessica Leigh Gibbs scl

Joseph Donovan Lukowski mcl

Taylor William Gierhan

Laurel Lux mcl

Cole James Gillespie

Joseph Charles Machado

Jack A. Godek scl

Patrick Mahoney cl

Jesus Gonzalez

Kathryn Aileen Mallott

Isaac B. Goodwin

Sean Manley

Amber Elizabeth Gowen mcl

Osiris Anahi Marquez Renteria

Elizabeth Gregory

Dani Paige Martinez

Jeremy Francis Hacker

Melissa Martinez Muñoz cl

Bachelor of Science Josiah Thomas Aakre scl Carter Terrance Abel Mohammed Atta Alfarra scl Zoe Theresa Arnold Madison Quinn Badje scl Kyra Ann Baker mcl Jake Ray Balaberda mcl Kaleb Michael Ball scl Cynthia Margaret Bane Norhan Hesham Basma cl Trenton Gregory Behr Kimberly Nicole Bierbaum Jordyn Rose Bingham mcl Anna Blaschko mcl Kyle Scott Block Larry Lee Scott Bolinger Tyler Lewis Bolte Ashley Nicole Borchers scl Benjamin Michael Bowder Michael Curtis Bragg Melissa Marie Briardy Maggie Jo Brighton Cydney Calhoun cl Michael P. Cargill Lisseth Chavez Tongxin Chen Cassidy Layne Cielocha mcl Maria Magdalena Conant Rachel Cook Harrison JM Cratty Nicolas O. Crinklaw Megan Anne Czerwinski mcl Morgan Lynne Daffer mcl Andrea Christine Daves scl Alexis Anne Deffenbacher Harley Michael DeRossett Pranita Chetana Devaraju scl

Seth T. Hackleman

Rebecca Renee Martini cl

Amberlee Haggerty mcl

Whitney Lynn Matthews

Grace K. Hamik scl

Kaylee Rebbecca McIntyre mcl

Katherine Grace Hammitt cl

Mary Kathryn McLaughlin mcl

Emma Leigh Hauenstein scl

Emily Ann McQuade

Jeremy Allan Heckathorn

James Dean Merithew

Robert Scott Hermsen

Devin Michael Miller

Vanessa Aracely Hernandez Lopez

Kaya Miller

Cole Alden Herrin scl

Alexandria Mitchell

Bryan Joseph Hess

William Kain Mitts mcl

Laura Hetrick scl

Yvonne Anne Moten

Scarlett B. Hill

Jennifer Kaye Murray mcl

Jennifer Elaine Hinman mcl

Callie Sue Nanfito

Hannah Rae Hunke mcl

Joshua Allan Napora mcl

Madison Anne Hurd mcl

Kelli Michele Nee mcl

Tahani Ayub Hussain

Rosa Margarita Nelson

Rebecca Lynn Hutzell

Alex Michael Nguyen

Sara Ibrahim

Alyna Thi Nguyen mcl

Alexis Gabrielle Viola Jackson

Brenda Le Nguyen

Jacob John Jensen scl

Sophia Nguyen

Allison Lee Johnson

James Alexander Normand

Julie Ariana Johnson cl

Pranav Ojha scl

Sarah Katherine Johnson mcl

William S. Oliver

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED Reid Allen Olson

Rachael Claire Steier

Ethan Thomas Hall hd

Samantha Kelly O’Rourke cl

Sara Catherine Stevens

Sarah Reilly Hallett

Floriane R. Oubda

Rachel L. Stewart

Jared Larson Hemphill HD

Andrew Michael Pace mcl

Brittany Ann Sullivan scl*

Elizabeth K. Humphus

Breana Bret Pancake mcl

Raquel Summer Sullivan

Jarrod Paul Jourdan

Breanna Marie Parks

Noah Anthony Sundberg cl

Russell William Sunberg Masterson d

Sunit Patel

Chase Templeman

Jacob Christian Mohler

Kaia Rae-Simone Phelps mcl

Matthew David Thiele

Jose Saul Olvera Cortes

Matthew Stuart Pile scl

Haley Clara Thompson

James Mark Pietsch

Sara Elizabeth Pineda scl

Jennifer Lynn Thompson

Rodrigo Andres Quintero Paez hd

Ana Laura Pineda Gutierrez

Nina Josephine Todero scl

Deianeira Rodriguez-Reverol HD

Brooke Elise Poehling scl

Ashley Katherine Turner

Catherine Spencer

Benjamin Reid Potter

McKensi Kade Uecker mcl

Alexander Stouffer

Dustin Quinata mcl

Renata Valquier Chavez

Matthew Jason Taylor

Masood Rahmanzai mcl

Melissa Leigh Vance

Jonathan Bradley Tittel

Sydney Anne Randall mcl

Jessica Michele Vasquez

Brock Yannone Walla

Calli Read

Rebecca Wagner mcl

Kylie Rose Reiners scl

Emily Theresa Walker

Cheyenne Kaitlyn Reynek

William Alton Weekly mcl

Nicholas Joseph Rogers

Alicia Weiss

Sydney Elizabeth Rogers-Morrell

Jason R. Wert

Daniel Lee Rollag mcl

Ethan Mark Wilcox mcl

Aron B. Roth

Samuel Lewis Wilder

Kayla Renae Rud scl*

Levi Williams mcl

Emma Anne Ryder

Johsette K. Witt

Cecilia Saavedra

Katelyn Renee Wolbach

Lorenzo Saldana-Estrada

Brandon Wolfsohn cl

Martha Elva Sanchez Hernandez mcl

Jimmy John Wood mcl

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Matthew Norris Schefcik scl*

Jordan Reid Woolf scl

Isabel Elise Anderson d

Jaycee Kaye Schettler

Reggie Dean Wortman

Victoria Anderson

Alexandra Celeste Schulz

Sunshine Christine Xiong

Bryce Bierman

Chase Jefferson Scott

Amy Marie Young

Isabelle Kristine Brown

Austin Seamann cl

Logan T. Youngblood

Jack Flanagan Burns

Hannah Elisabeth Seidl mcl

Wenxian Zhou cl

David Elijah Clay d

Breanna Lorraine Selden Austen Ryan Sellers scl Ishini Ramali Senarath

UNL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Will Bailey d Daniel Ayodeji Faronbi Morgan Elizabeth Gallagher HD Brendan Michael Gunter hd Kyle Thomas Henry Andrew Ryan Krusemark hd John Warner Malzacher Sander Marcus Sieglaff

Jackson Lee Cordell Andrew Michael Crist Matthew Vincent DeCock HD

(Degrees awarded by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Adelicia Lane Devney

Jennifer Ann Sidor

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Alec Christian Eiseman

Kiley Simmons

Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Mazrouai

Calvin Brady Hehnke

Waleed Zahir Al Rashdi

Ish V. Khanna

Patrick Benda

Caleb Christian Krouse hd

Colton Samuel Bents

Emily Rose Ritzdorf d

Devin Alan Brewer hd

Benjamin Andrew Schnatz hd

Carson Patrick Combs

Ethan M. Schott

Garrett Richard Delgado

Jacob Sorensen

Amanda Grace Fay hd

Grace Tallin Stirling

Jacob Lee Garder hd

Trever Ward

Keerthi Shaik Tabbatha Nikohl Shaw

Alexis Tahja Simpson scl Elias John Smith scl* Rashaan Smith Gracie Lynn Soll cl Babajide Oluwatosin Songonuga Taylor Austin Sorenson cl Kathryn Stanzel mcl Michayla Marie Stawniak

Alexander Sebastian Dukart HD*

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED Makenna Joyce Widholm Mariah Elise Yagow

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Education

Christopher Thomas Eichenberg

Josiah Thomas Aakre scl

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Karlee Kristin Abels

Zachary Michael Arends

Agany Mapior Agany

Austin Blandford

Christina Marie Aguilar mcl

Dalton Tyler Bodfield

Narjes Ahmed Aleid cl

Matthew Jesse Brooks

Shadha Nasser Al Rawahi

Joel Burkholder

Cody Philip Anderson scl*

Nicholas James Dotzler

Hannah Applegate

Christian Foster

Shelby Rose Aschoff scl

Jacob Hagedorn

Emily Renee Ausdemore

Matthew Aaron Henggeler

Caitlyn Bartholomew scl

Brenden James Huls

Brooke Ellen Berube mcl

Christopher Kellner

Brianna Julia Blakely cl

Tristin Lee Lowry-Berlin

Matthew Bles

Matthew Robert McMahon d

Kristian Michael Anthony Bohnert mcl

Luis Enrique Ojeda-Almanza

Sarah Ellen Boje mcl

Elias Arguello Orozco

Zane M. Boswell

Justin Matthew Percival

Aaron John Boyle

Dylan Frederick Rothanzl

Cassandra Desiree Boyum

Samuel Douglas Schrader

Brea Anna Bradley

Kaylee J. Tobiason HD

Abby Brazeal mcl

Kasey Townsend

Gabrielle Nicole Breeling mcl

Abigail Rae Trapp

Elizabeth Mary Brousek

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Derek Adams

Brooke Elaine Butler Jordan Nicole Tevis Butler

Tyler Hartman

Alycia Brittany Cain

Benjamin Henry Johnson

Marie Clare Caniglia scl

Eric L. Jones HD

Ashley Elizabeth Carlson cl

William James Kisker d

Maria Isabel Chavez scl

Brandon Ryan Lingenfelter

Dylan T. Christenham

Wolfgang Linnaeus Norgren

Julie Ann Christensen mcl

Chuong Bao Phan

Marissa Nicole Clifton

Joseph Charles Prochaska

Kylee Elizabeth Cole mcl

Hani Qassem

Tyler C. Collins

Tyler David Richling

Mallory Star Cook

Benjamin Michael Ripa

Dulce Isabel Cordero

Dean Autry Rodgers

Sophie Cox scl

Jack Henry Schulz

Kalee Michelle Cross

Luke Anthony Tasler

Shelby Lynn Danielson Araceli Edith De Arcos scl Stephanie Rosales Delgado cl Holley Ruth Elizabeth Desigio Joseph William Devlin

Bailey Marie Dinsmore Ashlyn Maree Dippel scl Nathaniel Hunter Dolezal Jacob Amory Domayer cl Megan Marie Eastman Breyden David Eckhout mcl Karen Eisenbraun Taylor Evert Maxwell Davis Fedde cl Sofia Elena Ferrer Hailli M. Fetters Jennifer Flores Daleigha Marie Ford Frank Froehle Stephanie M. Fuentes mcl Nancy Karina Garcia Encinas Cole James Gillespie Jessica Susahn Glasshoff mcl Andrea Gonzalez cl Kari Greenfield mcl Callen Debra Guthard mcl Natalie Diane Hafner cl Avery Ridge Gosciejew Hardy Rachel Kae Hayes scl Alexandra Haynes mcl Marissa Heckerson cl Erica Peyton Hermann Isaac James Hiebert Brooke Alison Horejsi cl Joe Horwath Izabela J. Howell mcl Kennedy Rae Hughes mcl Anna Leigh Huliska Benjamin Joseph Huss Dae Lasharr Johnson Robert Duane Johnson Sophie Grace Johnston cl Erin Grace Jones mcl Madisen Marie Kanger scl Amelia Marie Karsky Kaden Anthony Keplinger Ann Rose Kessler mcl Elizabeth Louise Kessler mcl Molly Elizabeth Kilcoin Micah Vincent-Edward Klassen mcl Lauren Sharon Kopp Elizabeth Krichau mcl Jaiden Sarah Kully scl Joseph Daniel Kurtz mcl

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

37 Claire M. Lagemann

Shae Ellen Spady mcl

Omar Khamis Al Habashi Al Naamani

Alexandra Jude Lager mcl

Kaitlyn Springer mcl

Murooj Mahmood Al Raisi mcl

Kelsey Fay Larsen scl

Rachel Stoneking

Jose Ramon Alvidrez scl

Gregory John Lawson

Tonja K. Sullivan

Dalton Thomas Ashby

Colton Robert Lear mcl

Elyse Hope Thompson mcl

Talina Nicole Bakhit cl

Mia Ann Lincoln scl

Maysie Annette Thompson mcl

Tallon Dean Barber

Jennifer Lynn Luczynski

Alyssa Nicole Turnquist scl

Massimo Matthias Baron

Julia Maguire

Giovana Urbiola Rangel mcl

Natalie Rose Bauermeister mcl

Patrick Mahoney cl

Tatum Marie Van Kooten mcl

Alyssa Rae Bennett scl

Keali Renae Mari scl

Grace Claire Wagner scl

Matthew Webber Bennett

Whitney Lynn Matthews

Kelsey M. Wagner

Brandon Dean Beresh mcl

Collin McClain mcl

Kaitlyn Marie Watson mcl

Vayle Emily Berger mcl

Rebecca Allison McGary

Kate Anne Webber scl

Celina Bhakta mcl

Nolan Meyer mcl

Alicia Weiss

Brett James Bonar cl

Shane T. Miles scl

Dakota Kaylee Wesslund

Samuel Carey Boyle

Alissa Michelle Miller cl

Teresa Michele Wier mcl

Alexis N. Brown

Emma Marie Morice

Adam Joseph Wildrick

Nathan James Brusseau mcl

Emily Lorraine Myers cl

Shailey Marie Williams

Yi Bu

Lermoo Livingstone Nart

Emma Yeager-Chael

Emily Suzanne Byrne

Kaitlyn LaJoy Nesbitt mcl

Noah Von Zeitner

Ashley Caito cl

Cory Nieland mcl

Michelle Kay Zeleny

Seth Cave

Aric Martin Nielsen Cassidy Claire Noble scl Kelly Ann O’Donnell Petersen mcl Ana Lucero Ortiz mcl Ashley Lyn Ortmeier Abby Nicole Oswald mcl Paige Elizabeth Oswald mcl

Bachelor of Science in Biomechanics Matthew Fred Spieker mcl Rylee Anne Stevenson Michael Timothy Thompson Andrew James Walski Samantha Jade Wonder mcl

Sergio Leonardo Cedillo mcl Nolan Richard Chaloupka Kaijie Chen Xin Chen Brady N. Clark Molly Kate Clevenger cl Abigail Marie Clyde scl

Jordan Peatrowsky

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Emily Marie Coleman scl

Kylie Elaina Peterson

Kamila I. Abdela

Kevin Michael Conley

Annette Marie Plucknett cl Makenna Elizabeth Pluta cl Hannah Josephine Poth cl Breanna Marie Prokop mcl Jessica Lynn Prucka Jessica Ramirez Jailene Esperanza Ramirez Chavez mcl Sarah Elisabeth Raven Anthony Michael Gerald Ripa scl Abigail Blessing Roberts Rebecca Christine Ruenholl scl Taylor Marie Ruskamp cl Andrew John Scheneman mcl Madeline Schimonitz Alana Grace Schmitz mcl Tommi Marie Scornavacca mcl Curtesa Chantrese Scott

Zebiba Edris Abdela cl Brenda Jeanette Bautista-Sebastian Nyayop Riak Bichok Hiwote Getinet Debesh Michaela B. Foster Caitlin Rose Gerdes mcl Linh Mai Hoang Brittany Marie Jones Nanci Gabriella Moran Nicole Poppert Sarah Ann Thompson mcl

Jessica Contreras Mary Copeland Joshua Bryan Crnkovich scl Kevin Michael Crowell mcl em Isaac Cruz-Vital mcl Israel Cruz-Vital Johnathon Carl Dahlgren Madeline Marie Daley scl Lionel Pompeo Dalmeida cl em Matthew Davis cl Christopher DeFazio, Jr. mcl

Dillon Wolf

Bijany Kuach Deng

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Jessica Diego Antonio

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Alissa Derby Tori Andrea Dunston Jené Maree Earnest Mikaela Ekdahl mcl em

Hannah Elisabeth Seidl mcl

Anthony Aguirre

Brandon Dean Engel

Morgan Emelie Sheard mcl

Nasser Al Abdul Sallam

Andrew Escobar

Erica Slagle

Mansoor Al Jaafari mcl

Jose Miguel Espinales

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED Samantha Lynn Estivo cl

Katherine Kladstrup

Austin James Olson mcl

Landon Davis Falcone

Messan Livingstone Kluse

Keegan Michael Olson scl

Quinn Samuel Feenstra scl

Anna Colleen Knutson

Kyle Olson

Robert James Finch

Carlson Henry Paul Koch mcl

Thomas Andrew Ortner

Marco Antonio Flores

Spencer Lee Koelewyn

Gueninle Abdoul Karim Ouattara cl

Benjamin Geers Fountain

Zachery Koester scl

Lizbeth Perez Hernandez

Leah Gahan mcl

Justin Lansing Krug scl*

Aurelio Picazo Perea

Andrew Thomas Galardi mcl em

Ryan James LaHood cl

Erica Riley Pokorney mcl

Kwinam Gawmaw

Mingzhong Lai

Aidan James Posey scl*

Alise J. George mcl

Alexander Alfred Larson mcl

Nina R. Preston scl

Jean Eude Betrand Gnonlonfoun

Samuel S. Lauritsen mcl

Faith Vivian Przymus scl

Madison Marie Goltl

Margaret Katherine Lawton

Logan J. Quandt

Alyssa Isabel Gonzalez

Gonzalo Ledesma

Patrick Wilberforce Quayson

Edward Ronald Gordon scl

Briana Leuck

Elizabeth Anne Quinn mcl

Ziyan Guan mcl

Connor William Lewis

Yumna Rabaa

Dominic R. Gurciullo

Samantha Lee Lierz mcl

Muneer Rahmanzai

Elizabeth Mary Gurney

Renyong Liu

Claire Joanne Ramig cl

Grace Gustafson mcl

Colleen Kay Loges

Alex Rasmussen

Brittany Grace Haire

Austin Zachary Lowe mcl

Patrick Robert Ravn

Zeinam Hama Soumana mcl

Noah Alexander Ludwick mcl

Alan Real y Vasquez

Dean Michael Hansen

Marina Rose Madrigal scl

Chase Crossley Reed cl

Alexis Danielle Hansman

Hoa Thi Minh Mai cl

Connor James Reikofski mcl

Christian Everett Hanus mcl

Faisal Majid

Andrew McMahon Rerucha

Matthew C. Hayes

Nolan Trent Marshall

Oscar Reyes Cabrejas

Noah Robert Hazel cl

Diana Martinez

Morgan J. Robbins

Connor Hazen cl

Faviola Martinez-Perez mcl

Mireya Rodriguez-Madueno

Megan R. Henderson scl

Ivan Martin-Montoya

Matthew Earl Rohloff mcl

Bridget Clare Heraty

David Raul Mata mcl

Bradley Alexander Rohn scl

Alexandra Gabrielle Hermanek scl

Cailey Marie Mathews mcl

Kadin Rece Romans

Phousanit Herzog

Samuel Jeffrey McDermott scl

Andrew M. Salama

Ainsley Marie Hostetler

Ayeshia Natasha McDonald

Maria D. Saldana

Trent M. Houlton

Jeremiah Neriel Miranda Mejia

Cecilia Sandoval

Spencer Roark Hudnall

Jared W. Mejstrik

Luis Santos Jr.

Corinna Lynn Humiston cl

Emma Rose Milenkovich

Paw Bway Say

Humphrey Joseph Itua

Tyler Alexander Miller

Kayley May Scott mcl

Zach Kyle Jackson

Andrea Chanel Milstead mcl

Jorge Silva cl

Marcelo Jaimes Velazquez

Brooklyn Monet-Schaefer Monahan mcl

Logan Daniel Smith cl

Brandon Jasinski

Bertha Mojoko Monono

Matthew Smith mcl

Jack Jezewski

Aric Thomas Montgomery

Devan Thomas Sorenson

Abigail A. Johnson

Katherine Elizabeth Moragues scl

Anahi Soto-Gama mcl

Breanna Cayman Johnson cl

Summar Morehead

Benjamin Patrick Stoysich

Dylan Andrew Jones mcl

Colten Jack Moshier

Alexander Troy Strom

Noah Keller

Mauricio Mujica Hernandez

Bradley K. Stuthman scl*

Trey Adam Kennebeck

Elaine Rukudzo Mukusha

William Patrick Targy Jr. mcl

Tiffany Ann Kephart

Nolan B. Naffziger

Erik Roberto Tena-Vigil mcl

Thomas Keith Kienow

Grant Aaron Nanninga mcl

Natalie Ann Thomas

KwangHyun Kim

Tanya Vanessa Nava

Parker Joseph Thompson mcl

Minsu Kim

Julia Renae Nekola

Kyle Timperley mcl

Sydney Harper Kitt cl

Catelynn Neville scl

Nicholas Lee Trautman

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED Oscar Urquidez

Isabel Garcia Jaramillo

Kylie Wilson

Zachary Adam Uryasz

Elmer Jesus Gonzalez Badillo

Bailey Sue Woolley

Lurdez Van Stone

Lexi Elizabeth Goodijohn scl

Jonathan James Wotipka mcl

Jovana Vidakovic mcl

Shiloh Renae Hansen

Christina Yeager

Zachary Michael Vincent

Terry L. Heathman III

Brandon Jordan Ziemann mcl

Ashley Lynn Walker scl

Deyalis Hernandez mcl

Tanner James Walker

Laura Hetrick scl

Kaisha Renae Wells

Grant Andrew Hudak

Brendon Wheeler

Rebecca Lynn Hutchinson

Alyssa Rose Wiese

Samantha Jean Jarmin mcl

Dalton Wirges scl

Dayton John

Matthew Robert Wittig

Danielle Jondle

Xinyi Wu

Emily Hannah Kazor

Zeming Wu

Hao Tri Kien

Haruno Yamada cl

Richard Ryan Koltas scl

Jingjing Yang

Keaton Scott Kudron

Guangrun Yu

Michaela Elizabeth Lawrence scl

Jason T. Zenk mcl

Trent Lucas Liston

Kailiang Zhang

Ariella Isabel Lopez Lopez

Yicong Zhao

Spencer Jin Lueders scl

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Maya Samone Mack Mariah Marks Erickson mcl Jessica Marie Martinez

Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jasmine A. Medina-Hernandez

Elizabeth Lynette Alexander

Guadalupe Najera

Christian Allen David-Charles E. Anderson Caroline Leigh Ashton cl Javier Tellez Avila Jordyn Rose Bingham mcl Tasianae Leigh Brown Rashawn Amura Bryant Brandon J. Cahill cl Erykah Carter Jaydon Anthony Casillas cl Juliana Chagas Lewis cl Braxton James Christensen Morgan Lee Cihoski Alyssa Marie Clark Jessica Colegrove Lauren Kalei Connerley mcl Brooke Rose Corey mcl Isabelle Danielson cl Noah Darling Dayna Jo Driggers Cody Eggert mcl Ellie Maureen Frans mcl

Hayden James Miller mcl Ashley Pearl Nelson Mariah Norville Kyle Novotny Bryan Nicole Nowling Kaia Rae-Simone Phelps mcl Danielle Leigh Preston William Raymond Purcell mcl Cassandra Lee Anne Rasmussen Erica Rivera-Briceno Lizbeth Rosas cl Myranda H. Russell Emilio Alejandro Saucedo mcl Kelsey Vivian Schnurr Kyle Michael Sheil Ellie Marie Sjogren scl Thomas James Skutt III Sierra Eboney Sparks cl Mark Dutch Starks mcl Macey Susan Starman mcl Jenna Thayer Brenda Marie Villanueva Blue G. Wah Trysten F. Whitted

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Holly Elizabeth Airola Zaineb Haider Al Haider Jennifer Beth Aloisi Jacob Michael Andersen Phillip Athy Melanie Avelino Clair Michal Baden Alaina Marielle Bailey Daisy M. Baker Kyle Baker Jhaden Ballard Gabrielle Kristine Barnes Jessica Marie Bayne scl Adam Jay Biodrowski Courtnei Elaine Blackburn Loren L. Blake Nicole Lynn Brewer Joshua Jay Brooks Savanna LaNae Bruce Bailey Buschelman Christine Elizabeth Cachuela mcl em Michael Anthony Carmona Michael Anthony Carr cl em Esther Carrillo cl em Tak Ching Choi Gabriel Anthony Christensen Erinoelle Edythe Clifton Travis Aaron Connolly Ricardo Perez Cortes Joy Ann Cotton Molly Elizabeth Cullen Courtney Jade Cundall Caleb Deemer Connor Joseph DeSimone cl Riley Andrea Dirgo Brenna Anne Dixson OdessaNicole Carter Downs Sara Marie Dunn Timothy Tyrone Eaves Paw Eh Alvaro Elizarraga Hernandez Carlos Enrique Elizarraga Hernandez

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

41 Donjeta Emerllahu

Daniel Morales Avalos

Henry Thomas Wittren

Joseph Eldridge Espritt

Jessica Nieto

Tara Suzanne Witty

David Finch

Caralee Noble scl em

Zachery Ross Woodside

Victoria Lynn Follin

Josiah Paul Nordquist mcl

Ryan Lee Young

Christopher Keith Fortin

Andrew Ochsner

Augusto Francisco Zorrilla Mendez

Teresa Lee Gasnick

Shakiru Ola Oludipe mcl

Trishia Marie Gill

Michael Ryan Page

Nicolas Merlin Greve

Kiarra Dychelle Perkins

Ryan John Gudenrath

Alexander Charles Petersen

Michael Guidry

Luke Spencer Phillips

Kylee Jo Hansen

Christian Sherri Pitts

Cody Hargrove

Masen Reis Prososki

Nicole Marie Harris

Abigail McKenna Quillen scl

Allison Helton

Mahaila Marie Ramold

Ariel Nicole Hernandez

Isaiah Thomas Ramsey

Nicholas Grant Holden

Janelle Moriah Rankin-Mock

Joseph Daniel Hotz

Jacob Dean Rau

Ariana Crystal Ibrahimi

Kyle William Rotert

Jessenia Ixta Tzintzun

Michael Ervin Rothfuss

Aonani Jackson

Lexus Ann Ruiz

Timothy Scott James

Haji A. Salad

Hannah Johnson mcl

Javier Saldana, Jr.

Michael Van Johnson

David Salto Cardenas

Jennifer Ann Johnston

Natan Stone Savage

Rachel A. Kaup

Daniel Schmidt

Ian Matthew Keane

Melissa Ann Schroeder

Theresa Caitlin Kelly

Kylee Lynn Schultz cl

Kaylee A. Kirkpatrick

Brian Floyd Shiffermiller

Stojan Kresovic

Sarah Elizabeth Slayton mcl em

Jonathan Tiger Kunneman

Matthew Stover

Anna Christine Latch

Savannah Shea Suttle

Terri Lynn Leavitt

Jonathon Swift

Rachel Irene Levine scl

Gabriella M. Swoboda

Sarah Carelle Francine Liassidi Yegnon

Lissette Astrid Tello

Jason A. Libby mcl

Sarah Thiel

Mallory Joyce Lindstrom mcl

Taylor Thomas

Te Chira Raesean Logan

Kylee-Joe Marie Thompson

Jonathan Lopez-Vigil mcl em

Benjamin Thornburg scl

Sydney Adelle Mazini

Amy Ann Trivitt

Kristin Brianne McCall

Mareiko Renee Turner

Cynthia Lynn Meadows cl

Kyle Tyler

Nathan Armando Mendoza

Olivia Lorainne Vander Haar cl

Jon Andre Mercer mcl em

Stephanie Lynn Van Hill

Julia Lauren Middleton cl

Lindsey Alise VanOeveren

Bachelor of Science in Aviation

Richard Joseph Milota III

Hannah Marie Velehradsky

Sneha Modi

James Allen Waller

Devon Michael Caler

Murtda Mohammed

Ruth Gillian Waterfield

Sean Michael Monaghan

Gage Raymond Wiggins

Laura Jean Montgomery

Deborah Sue Wilson

Bachelor of Science in Social Work Marissa Isabel Barrios mcl Rachel Boyce cl Brigit Carrasco-Angon Paola Corona Reginald Lenell Croom Alexander Paul Daiker Anaise Thomas D’Aquila cl Samantha Ann Dehner Jordan Elizabeth Gibbs cl Vanessa Marie Himelic Olivia Kay Hoffman scl em* Matthew T. Hornbeck Perrielle DaNee Jackson Abby JoAnna Jensen mcl Jennifer Jimenez mcl Talya Evangelina Jones cl Taylor Jean Kent mcl Guadalupe Lopez Lopez mcl Brooklyn Montana Martin Adriana Esmeralda Martinez Gutierrez Dalton Francis Meister scl Abigayle Jean Meyer Breanne Grace Moench scl em* Jessica Ann Moulton Taylor Kaye Partusch scl Robin Lynn Perez Roynika Fashionette Rafiner Alyssa Nicole Rose Isabella Grace Sade mcl Kyla Elizabeth Stauffer scl Emilie D. Stein mcl Ashley Marie Svendgard scl Jordan T. Tesar Samantha Thomas Deana JoAnn Thuer Alexis M. Young

Tak Sing Chan Connor Phillip Coon Gage Hunter Edwards Logan Roger Herring

CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2021 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED John P. Koch

Addison C. Gangwish

Abigail Marie Clyde scl

Nicole Lund scl

Kyle Akira Hamana

Matthew Davis cl

Caleb Ryan McGill scl

Jacob Dylan Hansen mcl

Ethan Michael Frerichs mcl

Adam Michael Meyer

Kevin Tyler Hanson

Aaron Kyle Gorcos

Hayden Edward Meyer

Zackery David Thomas Hartzog

Yu Guo

Travis David Nelson scl

Morgan Haworth mcl

Kyle Anthony Haston

Nicholas R. Newstrom cl

Alexander Sean Hesselgesser cl

Dakota James Heath

Scott Fredrick Nugent

Shannon Elizabeth Hire scl

Alexandra Gabrielle Hermanek scl

Cameron Louis Owens

Benjamin Lee Jahnke mcl

Austin William Hunt mcl

Joseph Christopher Poppleton

Devin Kellogg scl

Messan Livingstone Kluse

Clayton Jariah Storaska

Chad Allan Knowlton scl

Daniel Morgan Mitchell

Tomy James Wilson

Tyler Korisko

Tai Nguyen scl em

Tyler William LaBreck

Levi Price

Ian Harland Maher

Corey Thomas Snavely

Matthew James Malzacher

John Charles Stormberg mcl

Nico Mariniello

David H. Swanson

Roger Robert Marquis

Oussama Talha mcl

Joseph Russell Maxwell

Zachary Edward Thornhill mcl

Zijun Mei

David Andrew Tuttle mcl

Cassie Blair Miller

Noah Christian Wagner

Samuel Miserez

Hannah Ann Widger mcl

Ryan Michael Narducci cl

Hasanain Yousuf

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Ahoud Sulaiman Hassan AL Ajmi Al Zahraa Al Jaradi mcl Saige Marie Angleton mcl Hannah Christine Bernhardt mcl Matthew Wyatt Bondarchuk Sara Anne Bowen-Isaac Jessica Bullock Mercy Rae Engel scl Konnor James Handy mcl Sydney Ann Lottie cl Kathleen Layne Martineau scl Brant A. Miller Corie N. Porath Alexander Rourke

Uy Nguyen Jacob Richard Pettinger Kyle Thomas Phipps scl* Bailey Joseph Pinkelman cl Sasha Harper Price mcl Alex Ramsey mcl Makaila Frances Reilly

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

Joseph Thomas Romsa mcl

Reilley Kay Black cl em

Jacob Henry Rush mcl

Madeline Marie Daley scl

Joel Andrew Sare scl

Monjika Gurung

Rayanna Corinne Shirley

Krista Rae Hendrix mcl

Martin Simonini mcl

Laura Maria Estela Maxwell

Logan Sortino

Ashley Brianne Moseman

Robin Michael Suda

Sarah Gail Quinata cl

Wesley Scott Thompson

Lindie Kate Marie Strickler scl

Bryson Paguinto Yumul Kyle Zyla cl

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Alexa Marie Aikens Matthew Anderson Caroline E. Arens Elise Justine Bohning Andrew M. Bullock Luke Thomas Dickeson mcl Jacob Dylan Hansen mcl Matthew D. Hodges Karla Jacobo Juho Jung Joseph Matter scl Joseph Russell Maxwell Trevor Dylan McFarlane Zachary William McInroy Russell Eric Mettendorf Alan Wayne Radda Jr. cl

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Austin James Redondo

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Aida Adam Ahmed

Stephen M. Tarr

Kaleb Michael Ball scl

Alanoud Enad Alanazi

Steven Kie Willey II

Alec Jordan Bokowski

Lama Mohammed Alzarah mcl

Dylan Desmond Burton

Kyle Jayden Anderson

Brian L. Collett

Clayton Francis Aughe

Kaitlyn Keiko Baysa scl

Christopher Eilenstine scl

Murtaza Babak mcl

Jordan Charles Biniamow mcl

Mason Gray Fleming mcl

Rashmi Chataut mcl

Adam Samuel Hahn

Alex K. Stara

Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of April 26, 2021. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

43 Joshua Daniel Holke scl

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Nicholas Gage McDonald scl

Anna Drew Newby mcl

Jianne Mae Anghay mcl

Jada Carmel Messick

Makayla Krysteen Rohrer scl

Diego V. Antunez

Anne Elizabeth Newman

Casey Alexander Wagner

Anjaana Baraily

Peyton James Pearson scl

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Anna Elise Capoun scl

Natori LaJean Pittman

Candace Joan Cusimano

Tucker Joseph Struyk

Samantha Erin Fee

Bachelor of Music

Zahraa Wajih Alsafwani mcl Sebastian Eduardo Espinoza cl Riley James Kilzer scl Grace Ellen Maline scl*

Aubree Paige Fleming Taylor Rhnea Gilliam cl Joanna Teresa Gurney

Katia Anna Hintz scl Hannah Lucile Rembert cl

Natalie Diane Hafner cl

Bachelor of Science in Communication

Evan J. Ham

Ayo A. Akinwole

Samantha Marie Helms mcl

Jared Elijah Barton

Acacia Alexandria Jackson

Milan Christine Bonner

Antonio Ra’mon Jordan

Katie Elizabeth Brees mcl

Norma Castro

Monica Vanessa Lopez

James John Burcaw

Sydney Sue Havengar scl

Kali Marie McCord scl

Vivian Camille Caniglia mcl

Samantha Marie Helms mcl

Dakota Bonifacio Moore

James Patrick Carroll

Emily Elizabeth Kraft cl

Jared Kyle Most

Erin Michelle Chance

Peyton James Pearson scl

Una Taylor Novotny

Kyle Brian Christensen

Shelby Ann Rohe cl

Cierra Lenore Osentowski mcl

Jeremy Thomas Davis

Nicole Blaise Weberg

Andrea Louise Ramirez

Shianne Paige DeLeon

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Jack Alan Delperdang cl Abigail Rose Kane scl Kelly Lyn Lemke cl Claire Nicole Redinger mcl Bachelor of Arts in Music Christopher Lee Brady scl Michael R. Brown mcl Gabrielle Deana Chatman mcl BriAnna Davis Pranita Chetana Devaraju scl Daniel Ayodeji Faronbi mcl Forrest Parker Cody Griffith Joseph Heredia

Melisa Rana

Parker Leigh Doughty mcl

Isabella Josephine Saklar scl

Megan Irene Fabry

Jaelin Stanton cl

Zachary Bryant Gilbert scl

Jordan Ullom cl

Laryssa Kiley Lambertsen

Amanda Lynn Webster

Leta Jane Lohrmeyer scl

Shelby K. Zivny mcl

Jack Ryan Lorkovic

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Marissa Lorraine Halfhill Nicholas Anthony Jansen cl Sophie Jean Knauss mcl James Lee Mankle Esmeralda Moreno Villanueva Kathy Lynn Nixon Cote Scott Werner scl

Daphine Liddell Love Elle Nina Simone Love Robert Joseph McEvoy cl Anh Quynh Nguyen mcl Adam Ortega Madison Elizabeth Richter-Egger scl Sophia Danielle Ridder scl Sydney Renae Schneider Taylor P. Shipley mcl

Joshua Daniel Holke scl

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Kylie Ann Squiers

Reeve Charles Johnson scl

Alexander Troy Barrier

David Todd

Taylor McCormick

Makayla Clark

Wyatt Joseph Waskowiak

An Qui Nguyen

Taylor Marie Coons mcl

Rebecca Young Weis

Brian R. Schmidt

Morgan B. Fields

Carli Eliza Tomac cl

Haley Krystyna Mae Herzberg mcl

Corey Joseph Tumpkin

Allyssa Marie Howard

Joshua Charles Voogd cl

Cheyenne Sierra Kavan scl

Edward James Whittle, Jr.

Scott Macauley

Gabriel Alexander Wladyslaw Windham mcl

Rebecca Elizabeth McDermott mcl

1761 TOTAL GRADUATES from 53 countries, and 37 U.S. states. 376 GRADUATE DEGREES 361 master’s degrees, 14 doctoral degrees, and 1 specialist degree. 1385 UNDERGRAD DEGREES 494 of which are first-generation students. 3

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SELECT UNO ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T)

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

College of Business Administration (CBA)

• The College of Arts and Sciences launched Exploratory Studies to address historic low retention and graduation rates of “undecided” students. The new program includes a learning community and an immediate, temporary academic home and identity to support “undecided” (renamed “Exploratory”) students entering UNO. In addition to professional advisement through UNO’s Academic and Career Development Center, students are supported by a core of dedicated facultymentors, life coaches, and student peer mentors.

• For Spring 2021, the College of Business Administration experienced significant enrollment growth, increasing undergraduate enrollment by 9% and graduate enrollment by 29%. Overall, enrollment in the college increased by 12% this semester.

• The Samuel Bak Academic Learning Center was approved by the NU Board of Regents and will launch in 2022. It will serve as a campus collaboration hub for scholarship, academic curricula, community engagement, and educational activities dedicated to human rights, genocide studies, the Holocaust, and artistic work.

• The Rod Rhoden Business Innovation Center is nearing completion and should be completed by Fall 2021. The expansion to Mammel Hall will house the School of Accounting and the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center, among other units.

• IS&T has been awarded $19 million in grants and contracts over the past five years to conduct innovative research. In addition to leading research projects on our own campus, IS&T faculty have collaborated with researchers from nearly 80 different institutions across the globe on other projects.

College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)

Graduate Studies

• Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Arts and Sciences stayed connected to campus and the larger community by hosting 70+ virtual events, including international conferences, several new seminar series, and campuswide events like the Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership.

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) • The college underwent a name change from the College of Education (COE) to the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS). Years in the making, the name change honors the college’s history of teacher education and reflects its current impacts in the biomechanics, health, kinesiology, and STEM education fields. • Students from CEHHS’ public health program became integral parts of the campus COVID response, providing testing and contact tracing support for the UNO Office of Health Security. Due to their efforts, the rate of COVID cases on campus were far lower than most metropolitan universities across the country and campus-based transmission was near zero. • The Teacher Education Department (TED) was the recipient of the 2020 Universitywide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA), and Nick Stergiou, Ph.D., director of the Division of Biomechanics, was recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Research and Creativity Award (ORCA). Both honors are President’s Excellence Awards, the NU System's most prestigious awards for teaching, research, and engagement.

• The Department of Management was named the recipient of the 2021 Universitywide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA) by NU President Ted Carter. The award is the NU system's most prestigious honor for departmental excellence in teaching.

• U.S. News & World Report showcased six CPACS programs in the top 30 in the nation. Public Budgeting and Finance is ranked No. 8, while the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is ranked No. 13 nationally. • The School of Public Administration and the College of Business Administration jointly launched an undergraduate leadership program where students will learn the skills of collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. UNO was one of four universities nationally to receive funding for the NextGen Service program from the Volcker Alliance, founded by Paul Volcker, former chair of the Federal Reserve. • Fall 2020 enrollment in the college hit an all-time high, at 3,435 students. This represents an increase of 11.6% from last year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) • Construction on the second phase of the Strauss Performing Arts Center renovation is nearing completion. Once finished, the building will feature new classrooms, better entrance, and lobby facilities, as well as practice room upgrades. • UNO's competitive speech team, MavForensics, placed 11th in the nation at the American Forensics Association tournament, which was held virtually for the first time in history. • Supporting and celebrating the arts during the pandemic, UNO Theatre joined with the School of Music to perform a virtual musical called "Songs for a New World."

• IS&T established the Center for Biomedical Informatics Research and Innovation (CBIRI). CBIRI builds on 20 years of significant progress in developing biomedical informatics (BMI) infrastructure at both UNO and UNMC. The center aims to open doors for additional biomedical informatics research and discoveries; sharing and collaboration of personnel and resources across campuses and disciplines; and competition for a new Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant.

• Graduate Studies welcomed over 200 new graduate students as part of the UNO Career Currency program launched in Fall 2020. The partnership between UNO and Omahabased companies is an innovative approach to employer-provided educational benefits that enhance workforce development and career advancement. Current UNO Career Currency partners include Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Omaha, Omaha Public Power District, and BlueCross BlueShield Nebraska. • Graduate Studies is celebrating its first full calendar year of supporting students through the “Jump Start Scholarship.” Awards have been granted to 61 students either beginning or exploring a graduate degree program at UNO. • The 3,056 students enrolled in UNO graduate programs in Spring 2021 represented an 8.6% increase in total enrollment from 2020. This includes a 24.4% increase in graduate students from underrepresented groups.

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