Students, faculty, the interim chancellor, a staff member, and a Husker fan turned cancer research advocate were honored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 11.
The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognized outstanding contributions of students selected to serve in the two senior honorary organizations, as well as the achievements of current members and notable underclassmen and seniors.
CAS alumna Emily Schlichting Demres, associate partner at consulting firm McKinsey and Company and a former Innocents Society member, delivered the keynote address. An honorary memberships in the Innocents Society was presented to Manda Williamson, professor of practice and associate chair in the Department of Psychology.
Innocents Society
The Innocents Society inducts new members each spring, with selection based on leadership, academic achievement and service to the university and greater community. The Innocents Society was founded in 1903 to promote the spirit of the university and is the chancellor's senior honorary. It is uniquely Nebraskan.
- Maathir Basi, psychology
- Ava Glover, economics
- Alex Halvorsen, English and psychology
- Andrew Moyer, biological sciences (pre-medicine)
- Amanda Oliver, biological sciences (pre-medicine)
- Jasmine Pham, mathematics and data science
- Marlana Saalfeld, political science and secondary education
- Jacey Tran, biological sciences (pre-medicine)
- Megan Wilkins, environmental and sustainability studies
Mortar Board
New members of Mortar Board are tapped into the Black Masque Chapter each spring by Mortar Boarders wearing black masks and robes. New members were selected based on scholarship, leadership and service.
- Zainib Al-Jayashi, psychology
- Havelah Hertzler, biological sciences
- Josh McWilliams, microbiology
- Gracie Moran, biochemistry
- Andy Nguyen, biological sciences (pre-physician assistant)
- Carson Reznicek, data science
- Sophia Shafer, biochemistry
- Joseph Shea, computer science and data science
