In a range of categories—academics, character, you name it—Huskers excel at stretching their strengths. We support our students' efforts and are proud to recognize and share their accomplishments.
Alumni Association awards recognize a variety of accomplishments. This year's recipients:
- Emily Conard, communication studies (and advertising/public relations through CoJMC): Roy and Catherine Yaley Student Leadership Award
- Kate Vermilyea, English and psychology: Jack and Sharon Miller Award
Boren Scholarships are given to highly motivated people to learn critical languages and then work for the federal government for a year. This year's recipients:
- Alex Christensen, global studies and geography: Urdu in India
- Ethan McDermott, global studies: Nanzan University for Japanese
- Grant Paisley, global studies and French: Senegal for French
The CAS Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Award honors people, organizations, or units within the college involved in innovative or exemplary activities that have an impact on inclusivity in the college, campus, or community.
- Lydia Presley, English
Chancellor's Scholars are students who graduated last December or will graduate this May and earned an A in every class. This year:
- Turner Adams, political science
- Jarod Aerts, computer science
- Hassan Al-Hamedi, biochemistry
- Jake Althouse, history, political science
- Matt Anderson, biological sciences
- Cameron Azimi, global studies, political science
- Kathryn Botkin, psychology
- Rebecca Boyd, psychology (and advertising and public relations in CoJMC)
- Michaela Brown, English
- Will Bruening, biochemistry, mathematics
- Will Brunner, physics, mathematics
- Margaret Ellen Carlson, psychology (fall 2020)
- Haley DeWitt, biological sciences
- Erin Dolph, psychology
- Dominic Giandinoto, computer science
- Andrew Haar, mathematics
- Andrianna Jacobs, psychology (and journalism and broadcasting in CoJMC)
- Kushagra Kapil, computer science and mathematics (fall 2020)
- Taylor Larkins, anthropology
- Jared Long, political science (and journalism in CoJMC)
- Colin Maly, computer science, Spanish
- Alexander Meyer, biochemistry
- Adriana Miller, sociology, psychology
- Anya Morozov, biochemistry
- Jacob Owens, microbiology
- Allie Rauner, computer science
- Amanda Rowley, mathematics, computer science
- Olivia Marie Schmitz, English (fall 2020)
- McKenna Schneider, English, communication studies
- Cole Shardelow, philosophy
- Lauren Elizabeth Weis, biological sciences and psychology (fall 2020)
Critical Language Scholarships expand the number of Americans studying foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. This year's recipients:
- Esbeidy Chavez, global studies
- Sadie Ritter, global studies, political science, Russian
- Ellie (Elizabeth) Woody, Spanish, political science
- Sarah Lies (alternate), global studies, political science
- Brooklyn Terrill (alternate), political science
Fulbright Scholarships forge lasting connections between Americans and citizens of other countries by enabling students and alumni to travel abroad to teach, study, and research. This year's recipient:
- Adriana Miller, psychology and sociology: teach English in Taiwain
German Academic Exchange Service grants provide funding for study and research at German institutions. This year's recipients:
- Andrew Haar, mathematics
- Cole Kovarik, political science, global studies and Spanish
Gilman Scholarships support credit-bearing study abroad. This year's recipients:
- Saadi Al Saadi Bualaq, global studies (School of Global Integrative Studies): France
- Alaa Ismail, political science: Spain
- Mellisha Lambert, communication studies: Germany
- Joana Reyes, psychology (and child, youth and family studies through the College of Education and Human Sciences): Spain
- Clarice Ann Santos, economics and sociology: Zambia and Ethiopia
- Antonio Soto, microbiology: Italy
Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards from the National Science Foundation provide three years of support to graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines and have demonstrated the potential for significant research achievements. This year's recipients:
- Diego Galvan, undergraduate mathematics
- Molly Creagar, graduate mathematics
- Anastasia Madsen, graduate biological sciences (honorable mention)
- Claire Richardson, graduate geology (alumni)
The Honors Program recognizes undergraduate students in four categories. This year's recipients:
- Tasneem Ali, biological sciences, Honors Resilience Award
- Carter Bracht, biochemistry, Outstanding Honors Ambassador
- Anna Krause, history, Outstanding Honors Graduate
- Jared Long, political science (and journalism through CoJMC), Outstanding Honors Leadership Award
- Alexander Meyer, biochemistry, Outstanding Honors Peer Mentor Leader
- Lauren Mott, biological sciences, Outstanding Honors Leadership Award
- ZitaAnne Reno, English, Honors Resilience Award
- Mallorie Sckerl, psychology and English, Outstanding Honors Program Student Advisory Board Member
The Innocents Society was founded in 1903 to promote the spirit of the university. The chancellor's senior honorary inducts 13 new members each spring, with selection based on leadership, academic achievement and service to the university and greater community.
- Patrick Baker, global studies, political science
- Gunther Grinde, chemistry, biochemistry
- Caroline Hilgert, Spanish, political science
- Leigh Jahnke, biological sciences, Spanish
- Antonio Linhart, computer science
- Keith Tran, computer science
Mortar Board members advance scholarship, leadership, and service. New members of the Black Masque Chapter are added each spring by current members wearing black masks and robes.
- Duncan Works, biochemistry
- Makayla Gill, chemistry
- Braden Fink, biochemistry
- Catherine Veseth, biological sciences
- Audra Heyne, computer science
- Madison Whitney, environmental studies, global studies (CASNR and CAS)
- Clare Kennedy, communication studies, women's and gender studies
- Sarah Qualsett, psychology
Research Days presentations showcase undergradate research and creative activity. This year's top six presenters:
- Kim N., computer science
- Kaitlan W., political science and sociology
- Zach H., biochemistry
- Lee P., political science and communication studies
- Elinor S., biochemistry
- Amr M., biochemistry
Student Involvement's Student Impact Awards recognize leaders on campus in a variety of positions. This year's recipients:
- Outstanding New Student Organization:
UNL branch of Medical students United with Neighbors across America (MUNA), which was started by chemistry majors Makayla Gill and Kailynn Jensen. - Outstanding Student Organization Member:
Madison Whitney, global studies (and environmental studies through CASNR), for Sustain UNL - Student Organization Philanthropy/Service Award:
UNL branch of Medical students United with Neighbors across America (MUNA) - Sport Club Athletes of the Year:
Jackson Goddard, mathematics (and chemical engineering through COE), Men's Soccer Club
Allison Hinrichs, biochemistry (and nutritional science and dietetics through CEHS), Water Ski Club - Outstanding Student Organization President:
Nicholas Harp, psychology/Graduate Studies, National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Program of the Year:
UNL Homerathon 2020: A Panhellenic Pandemic Performance, Classics Club
The Student Luminary Awards recognize exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community. This year's awardees:
- Batool Ibrahim, political science and global studies
- Jared Long, political science
- Aiah Nour, biochemistry
