The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 574 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The degrees were earned by 569 graduates from 46 countries, 36 U.S. state and 60-plus Nebraska communities.
In his address during the ceremony, Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett noted that many of the graduates started at the university during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and were initially unable to participate in many of the traditions and activities that Huskers enjoy.
“Nevertheless, you persisted, earned your degrees and now possess the tools to contribute to communities across Nebraska and beyond,” he said. “Congratulations are always in order each commencement day, but today is notable because of your exceptional determination and perseverance through extraordinary obstacles.”
The following Department of Agronomy and Horticulture graduate students received degrees.
- Marcos Goncalves De Souza, Master of Science in Agronomy, Specializing in Plant Breeding and Genetics. Advised by Katherine Frels.
- Adam Leise, Master of Science in Agronomy. Advised by Amit Jhala.
- Ramesh Kanna Mathivanan, Master of Science in Agronomy, Specializing in Weed Science. Advised by James Schnable.
- Tyler Rice, Master of Science in Agronomy, Specializing in Range and Forage Science. Advised by Don Lee.
- Cam Schlender, Master of Science in Agronomy, Specializing in Plant Breeding and Genetics. Advised by Don Lee.
- Hannah Viets, Master of Science in Agronomy. Advised by Meghan Sindelar.
- Thiago Vitti, Master of Science in Agronomy, Specializing in Weed Science. Advised by Christopher Proctor.
- Tauana Ferreira de Almeida, Ph.D. in Agronomy and Horticulture, Specializing in Crop Physiology & Production. Advised by Andrea Basche.
- Hafith Furqoni, Ph.D. in Agronomy and Horticulture, Specializing in Crop Physiology and Production. Advised by John Lindquist.
- Eric Rodene, Ph.D. in Agronomy and Horticulture. Advised by Jinliang Yang.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/r6ki