Seven University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Arts and Sciences students earned inaugural Student Luminary Awards at a ceremony March 8.
Reframed for the university’s 150th-anniversary celebration, the Student Luminary Awards shine a light on exceptional students who make a difference through their leadership and commitment to improving the campus or community.
“Students were selected because they motivate, inspire and energize those around them,” said Lauri Bellows, interim vice chancellor for student affairs. “They are inclusive, collaborative and highly effective as team players. They add value to others’ lives because they’re willing to act.”
The Student Luminary Awards replace the Outstanding Student Leadership Awards, making this distinction one of the highest honors presented to students. As part of the award, each recipient receives $1,000.
- Charlie Adams, senior, biochemistry and biological sciences
- Colton Harper, senior, computer science
- Mariah Houston, senior, sociology
- Adam Hubrig, doctoral student, English
- Mishala Lewis, senior, sociology and anthropology
- Gauri Ramesh, senior, computer science
- Hunter Traynor, senior, political science
