December 20, 2013

More than 1,500 receive degrees in Dec. 20-21 ceremonies

James Aguero of Houston celebrates his College of Business Administration degree.
Craig Chandler | University Communications

Craig Chandler | University Communications
James Aguero of Houston celebrates his College of Business Administration degree.

More than 1,500 students received degrees from UNL in ceremonies Dec. 20-21.

UNL awarded postgraduate degrees on Dec. 20 and baccalaureate degrees on Dec. 21 in ceremonies at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The College of Law conducted a separate ceremony on Dec. 20 at Ross McCollum Hall.

The graduates are from 39 states and 38 countries.

The commencement speakers were Karen Kunc, Willa Cather Professor and professor of art at UNL (postgraduate ceremony); former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson (baccalaureate); and Judge William B. Cassel of the Nebraska Supreme Court (law).

A list of graduates can be found at http://go.unl.edu/28j4.

Natalia Santos of Brazil shows off her diploma to friends and family.
Craig Chandler | University Communications
Natalia Santos of Brazil shows off her diploma to friends and family.
Lucy Myrtue shows her degree diplomas in theater and music education to her parents.
Craig Chandler | University Communications
Lucy Myrtue of Murray, Neb., shows her degree diplomas in theater and music education to her parents.
The procession of gonfalons winds its way onto the Pinnacle Bank Arena floor.
Craig Chandler | University Communications
The procession of gonfalons winds its way onto the Pinnacle Bank Arena floor.
Ronnie Buggs of Omaha is congratulated following commencement.
Craig Chandler | University Communications
Ronnie Buggs of Omaha is congratulated following commencement.
Katy Swanson of Lincoln works to get her family's attention during the procession so they would know where she was sitting.
Craig Chandler | University Communications
Katy Swanson of Lincoln works to get her family's attention during the procession so they would know where she was sitting.