In a range of categories—such as academics, character, and service—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 recipient:
- Kayla Reynolds earned both the Roy and Catherine Yaley Student Leadership Award/Scholarship and the Jack and Sharon Miller Scholarship.
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.
- Kaitlin Tademy, mathematics
Chancellor's Scholars are students who graduated last December or will graduate this May and earned an A in every class. This year's recipients:
- Luci Anderson, history, medieval and renaissance studies
- Samantha Bannister, mathematics
- Morgan Berg, psychology
- Lauren Dubas, history, political science
- Timothy Duval, psychology
- Austin Gaines, political science
- Aila Ganic, political science
- Jackson Goddard, mathematics
- Jun Yi Goh, history, global studies
- Zach Headley, biochemistry, spanish
- Chase Hermreck, computer science
- Thomas Hillebrandt, computer science
- Mikah Hoppens, biological sciences
- Tasneem Hug, english
- Grace Jacobsen, english
- Leigh Jahnke, biological sciences, spanish
- Cyrus Jarrett, sociology
- Kailynn Jensen, chemistry
- Megan Kerns, biological sciences
- Sarah Lies, global studies, political science
- Cruz Longoria, biochemistry
- Makenzie Maroney, biological sciences, psychology
- Catherine Marsolek, biochemistry
- Natalia Martinez, english
- Renee Murphy, psychology, political science
- Sydney Nelson, psychology
- Lauren Niedergeses, history
- Ryan Olsen, computer science
- Anthony Palmesano, mathematics
- Ethan Ramsey, biological sciences, microbiology
- Alexis Stoffers, english, spanish
- Matthew Vavricek, computer science
- Maddie Veller, biological sciences
- Lauren Yaple, english, classics and religious studies
- Molly Zuercher, biological sciences
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Impact Awards, presented by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, recognize individuals and groups who actively advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in transformative and sustainable ways at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Details about the awards.
- Emily Cheramie, Promising Undergraduate Student Leader Award
- Kaitlin Tademy, Promising Graduate Student Leader Award
Gilman Scholarships support credit-bearing study abroad. This year's recipients:
- Nour Al-Ghareeb, biochemistry (pre-health), Greece
- Sarah Al-Hilfy Leon, global studies (pre-law), Morocco
- Helen Duong, global studies, chemistry, Chile
- Ella Gbetanou, ethnic studies, ISA Meknes, Morocco
- Chelsea Hanway, anthropology, Ireland and UK
- Jaela Hardin, psychology, global studies, Spain
- Meyri Ibrahim, political science, Spain
- Lucille Kohtz, global studies, South Korea
- Rylan Korpi, global studies, mathematics, Brazil
- Deia Lasu, psychology, Israel
- Amber Magallon, psychology, Italy
- Elijah Marburg, political science, Israel
- Katelyn Rossell, psychology, English, Ireland
- Clarice Santos, economics, sociology, Ethiopia and Zambia
- Katie Schmitz, global studies, Ethiopia and Zambia
- Jackson Stull, German, Germany
- Dalilah Valdez, sociology, United Kingdom
- Monzeratt Valentin, global studies, political science, Uruguay
- Hannah Varenhorst-Johnson, psychology, Denmark
- Isabelle Vlach, global studies, Germany
- Ayla Volante, anthropology, global studies, Morocco
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. This year's inductees:
- Jake Duffy, environmental studies
- Ryan Hruby, computer science and mathematics
- Meryl Ibrahim, political science
- Micaylon Moore, biological sciences
- McKenzie Nelson, global studies and German
- Bhagyalakshmi Pushkaran, political science and mathematics
- Lauren Rothgeb, biological sciences and Spanish
- Madison Sides, English and French
- Jessica Stump, political science and psychology
- Christine Trinh, economics and political 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. This year's inductees:
- Linden Barnett, biochemistry and microbiology
- Thomas Clare, microbiology
- Helen Duong, global studies and chemistry
- Grace Farson, mathematics
- Alexis Gravagna, biochemistry
- Michael Ilg, biological sciences
- Kathrine Johnson, biological sciences
- Zoe Keese, biochemistry
Research Days presentations showcase student research and creative activity, and students can optionally enter a poster competition.
Undergraduate awardees:
- Ronit Gandhi, biochemistry, mathematics
“Utilizing Markov chains to estimate allele progression through generations” - Paul Koesters, economics, psychology, and Janana Khattak
“Central Places and Retail Trade Across the Midwest” - Grant Neuverth, biochemistry
“Lincoln Medical Archaeology” - Maggie Ramsay, chemistry
“Morphology Control of SnS Nanoplatelets Towards Application as a Two-Dimensional Chemoresistive Gas Sensor” - Alyssa Simpson, physics, mathematics
“Ferroelectric Domain Studies of Free-Standing PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 (PZT) membranes” - Elinor Stanley, biochemistry
“Analysis of a Novel Infantile Cardioencephalomyopathy-Associated Mutation in Yeast Genetic Model” - Jessica Stump, political science, psychology
“Examining the Impact of Political Identification and Morality on Compliance with COVID-19 Public Health Measures”
Graduate awardees:
- Sean Carr, biological sciences
"Optimizing Scale Production of Isoprene from Engineered Methanogens" - Zachary Cole, psychology
"Neural Responses to Functional Animation of Pictorial Symbols to provide P300-Brain-Computer Interface Access to Children" - Alexa Fernandez, earth and atmospheric sciences
"Satellite vs Marine Potential Fields Over Bathymetrists Seamounts" - Katie Kassler, communication studies
"Managing Identity, Relationship, and Privacy: Communication Strategies Central to LGBTQIA+ Identity Concealment from Family Members in the United States" - Erika Petro-Turnquist, biological sciences
"Vaccination with Epigraph Immunogens Induce Robust Immunity Against Swine H1 Influenza A Virus" - Qiuchen Wu, physics
"Ferroelectric domain studies in free-standing PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 membranes"
Student Involvement's Student Impact Awards recognize leaders on campus in a variety of positions. This year's recipients:
- Aila Ganić, political science,
Outstanding Student Organization President, Sustain UNL - Abbey O'Brien, anthropology, English,
Sport Club Athlete of the Year, UNL Cycling Club - Karli Workman, biological sciences,
Outstanding Student Organization Officer, National Residence Hall Honorary
The Student Luminary Awards recognize exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community. This year's awardees:
- Jamieson Batistella, psychology
- Taylor Daum, English
- Saddiq Dzukogi, English
- Leigh Jahnke, biological sciences, Spanish
- Natalia Koval, mathematics, actuarial science (CoB)
- Marielena Moreno, sociology
- Clarice Santos, sociology, economics
