Charlemagne Spatz (from left), Ryan Langemeier, Olivia Fiala, Shawn McDonald and Christian Lomax celebrate at the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture undergraduate graduation reception Dec. 14 with family, friends, faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate commencement was Dec. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 1,551 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 14 and 15. Thirty-six graduates from the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture were invited to participate.
Gina Matkin, associate professor in agricultural leadership, education and communication at Nebraska, gave the address at the graduate and professional degree ceremony Dec. 14 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Stacy spoke to the College of Law graduates Dec. 14 at Hamann Auditorium in McCollum Hall.
Bob Kerry, former U.S. senator and former Nebraska governor, delivered the undergraduate commencement address, “Thoughts of Home,” Dec. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Kerry encouraged graduates to ask tough questions, say “yes” when others say “no,” take time to enjoy the little things in life and hold fast to thoughts of home.
Chancellor Ronnie Green presided over the ceremonies at the arena.
The graduates are from 48 countries; 35 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; and more than 175 Nebraska communities.
The December graduating class earned 327 new graduate and professional degrees and 1,224 new baccalaureate degrees. The university has awarded 290,103 degrees since it was founded in 1869.
Madhav Bhatta (left) stops for a photo with his adviser, Professor Stephen Baenziger, after receiving his doctoral degree at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate and professional degree ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena Dec. 14.
Agronomy and Horticulture December Graduates
Undergraduates
- Brandon Andrews, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy with high distinction
- Nicholas Daily, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Zachary Ekeler, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Justin Epp, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Matthew Kelly, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Christian Lomax, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Caleb Oswald, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Matthew Oswald, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Colton Powley, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Tanner Prothman, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Colin Sabatka, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Kenneth Seeger, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Charlemagne Spatz, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Truman Stark, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Yanqi Tang, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Olivia Fiala, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with high distinction
- Zoe Gildersleeve, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Jason Ries, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with high distinction
- Samantha Steward, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Amber Weyers, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Ryan Langemeier, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology
- Shawn McDonald, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology
- Jacob Wagner, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology
- Matthew Fritz, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass and Landscape Management
- Kyle Lengfelder, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass and Landscape Management
Graduates
- Brooke Blessington, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Callie Griffith, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Range and Forage Science
- Terra Hartman, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Plant Pathology
- Alexander Kohel, Graduate Studies, Master of Science
- Leah Randt, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Crop Physiology and Production
- Aaron Shropshire, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Range and Forage Science
- Jaspinder Singh, Graduate Studies, Master of Science, Specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Madhav Bhatta, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, Specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Carlos Andres Bolanos-Carriel, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, Specialization in Plant Pathology
- Adarsha Gupta Kasametty, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, Specialization in Plant Pathology
- Ying Ren, Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, Specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics
Graduate Certificate
- Ben Wheeler, Certificate in Grassland Management
More details at Nebraska Today.
Agronomy and Horticulture, Nebraska Today contributed to this report