The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 688 degrees during commencement exercises Aug. 13 and 14.
The 676 graduates are from 40 countries, 38 states and 80 Nebraska communities.
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of the University of Nebraska system, delivered the undergraduate commencement address Aug. 14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Daniel Linzell, associate dean for graduate and international programs in the College of Engineering and Leslie D. Martin Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, spoke to the graduate and professional degree earners Aug. 13 at the arena.
The university presented Leta Powell Drake, local television pioneer and Husker alumna, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the undergraduate ceremony.
In addition, the Class of 2020 was celebrated during the ceremonies. All 2020 graduates were invited back to participate in the commencement exercises, and more than 700 did so.
Following is a list of Computer Science and Engineering graduates:
• Joseph Michael Carter, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
• Jacob Jeffrey Hansen, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
• Aayush Khatiwada, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with high distinction
• Kevin An Nguyen, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
• Chase Michael Pearson, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with distinction
View the full list of graduates here.