December 16, 2025

15 students to graduate from University Honors Program

The "Old Glory" sculpture stands east of Hamilton Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus.
Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

Fifteen graduating seniors have completed the requirements to graduate from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

To earn University Honors, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average and fulfill specific curricular requirements. To earn High University Honors, students must fulfill curricular requirements, complete an Honors senior project and earn a 3.5-3.749 cumulative GPA. To earn Highest University Honors, students must fulfill curricular requirements, complete an Honors senior project and earn a 3.75 or higher cumulative GPA. 

“These students have achieved outstanding levels of success in their undergraduate careers,” said Tyler White, faculty director of the Honors Program. “We are excited to see what the future holds for each of them as they begin their next endeavors.” 

Following is a list of December Honors Program graduates by hometown, including each student’s academic college(s) and level of honor achieved.

Nebraska

Alliance:

  • Shelbee Burke, College of Education and Human Sciences, University Honors

Hastings:

  • Gretchen Muth, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors

Lincoln:

  • Carrie Cave, College of Education and Human Sciences, High University Honors
  • Eli Schoneweis, College of Engineering, Highest University Honors
  • Sophi Throener Rodriguez, College of Arts and Sciences, University Honors

Papillion:

  • Madalynn Janousek, College of Business, Highest University Honors

Scottsbluff:

  • Abigail Webb, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors

Elsewhere

Broomfield, Colorado:

  • Sidney Wickham, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors

Clear Lake, Iowa:

  • Ashlyn Fread, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Highest University Honors

Wheaton, Illinois:

  • Michael Macabobby, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University Honors

Olathe, Kansas:

  • Zachary Johnson, College of Business, High University Honors
  • Grant McKeever, College of Business, Highest University Honors

Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

  • Ava Watkins, College of Business, Highest University Honors

Katy, Texas:

  • Kiera Irvin, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam:

  • Huy Le, College of Business, Highest University Honors

News Release Contact(s)

Assistant Director, University Honors Program

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The "Old Glory" sculpture stands east of Hamilton Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus.
Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing