April 30, 2021 · 6 min read

65 students named Chancellor’s Scholars

Craig Chandler | University Communication

Sixty-five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8 at Memorial Stadium.

Chancellor’s Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere.

Following is a list of Chancellor’s Scholars by hometown. The information includes academic major(s), college(s), and parents’ names.

Nebraska:

Adams:

Taylor Mary Larkins Donovan, anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Kurt and Amy Larkins.

Ashland:

Stefanie Lynn Sherman, agricultural economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Thomas and Sonia Sherman.

Blair:

Ruby Olivia Rolland, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Curtis and Suzette Rolland.

Columbus:

Lucas John Jarecke, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Gregory and Kimberly Jarecke.

Crete:

Colin Alexander Maly, computer science and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Jason and Kari Maly.

David City:

Jarod Thomas Aerts, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Darell and Theresa Aerts.

Deshler:

Braelyn Michelle Isernhagen, accounting, College of Business, Brian and Heidi Isernhagen.

Elkhorn:

Dominic Thomas Giandinoto, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, David and Jennifer Giandinoto.
Jacob L. Owens, microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, Michelle Owens.

Firth:

Turner A. Adams, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Stacy and Sandra Adams.

Fremont:

Anya Igorevna Morozov, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Igor Morozov and Denise Morozov.
McKenna Jane Schneider, English and communication studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeff and Suzanne Schneider.

Gering:

Rebecca Leann Boyd, psychology, and advertising and public relations, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Michael and Lydia Boyd.

Gothenburg:

Alexander Robert Meyer, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Bob Meyer and Lisa Seimer.

Grand Island:

Addisyn Dupler, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Mike and DeeAnn Dupler.
Selena Ramirez Ahilon, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Gonzalo Martin Martin and Victoria Ahilon Chales.
Maggie Harder, software engineering, College of Engineering, Brian and Michelle Harder.

Gretna:

Kyle Dennis Krupski, finance (investments), College of Business, Dan and Linda Krupski.
Layne Elizabeth Staley, secondary education (English), College of Education and Human Sciences, Chad and Sephera Staley.

Hastings:

Cole Shardelow, philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, Scott and Diane Shardelow.
David L. Wacker Jr., mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, David Wacker Sr. and Polly Wacker.

Hickman:

Raymond Majorins Jr., actuarial science, College of Business, Angela Majorins.

Kearney:

Ty J. Connely, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Tom and Colleen Connely.

La Vista:

Haley Anne DeWitt, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Christopher and Melisa DeWitt.

Lincoln:

Hassan Mahedi Al-Hamedi, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Mahedi Al-Hamedi and Nazik Al-Saiwon.
Cameron Azimi, global studies and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Amir and Kris Azimi.
Erin Renee Dolph, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Shane and Ann Dolph.
Taylor James Drahota, civil engineering, College of Engineering, Troy Drahota and Kathi Drahota.
John Normans Grinvalds, journalism, College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Andrew Kenneth Haar, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Laura Neemann.
Megan Marie Hellem, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bob and Cheri Hellem.
Caitlin Jo Kingsley, applied climate science and environmental studies, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Russell and Tricia Kingsley.
Lane JJ Knott, accounting, College of Business, Ross Knott and Sheila Knott.
Adriana Renee Miller, psychology and sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ron and Leanne Miller.
Allie Rauner, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Bob and Lisa Rauner.
Amanda Nicole Rowley, mathematics and computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Mitch and Karen Rowley.
Joelle Ruth Tangen, textiles, merchandising and fashion design, College of Education and Human Sciences, Matthew and Kristen Tangen.

McCook:

Holland Irene Stagemeyer, hospitality, restaurant and tourism management, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jeff and Kristin Stagemeyer.

Omaha:

Matthew Jeffrey Anderson, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey and Kristin Anderson.
Emmalee Delaney Bielenberg, secondary education (mathematics), College of Education and Human Sciences, Michael and Kristine Bielenberg.
Kathryn Botkin, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Craig and Janet Botkin.
Cassandra Hood, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Brianna Lee Juma, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition and dietetics), College of Education and Human Sciences, Cory and Kathleen Juma.
Emily Jo Morgan, elementary education and special education (K-6), College of Education and Human Sciences, Mike Morgan and Laura Schabloske.
Samuel M. Polk, plant biology (biotechnology), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Michael and Susan Polk.
Emily Morgan Taylor, secondary education (Spanish), College of Education and Human Sciences, Terry Taylor.

Papillion:

Kelsie Ann Schroeder, integrated science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Larry and Carol Riens and Cindy Parde.

Waverly:

Mary Elizabeth Susan Morton, management, College of Business, Linda Faris and Rick Frey, and Dustin and Lorrie Morton.

Elsewhere in the U.S.:

Pasadena, California:

Jake Lee Althouse, history and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Dennis and Larissa Althouse.

Centennial, Colorado:

Hayden Grace Barrows, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition science), College of Education and Human Sciences, Holly Barrows.

Lake Villa, Illinois:

Logan Matthew Lewis, actuarial science, College of Business, Jim and Michelle Lewis.

Naperville, Illinois:

Nicholas J. Amendola, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Nick and Lisa Amendola.

Rockford, Illinois:

Ronan Thomas Jansen, actuarial science and finance, College of Business, Mark and Ingrid Jansen.

Wheaton, Illinois:

Will Jacob Brunner, physics and mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, John and Nancy Brunner.

Clive, Iowa:

Molly Anne Konopik, actuarial science, College of Business, Jason and Jackie Konopik.

Sanborn, Iowa:

Hunter William Dorhout, computer engineering, College of Engineering, Mark and Nicole Dorhout.

Beloit, Kansas:

Jared Long, political science and journalism, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Ed and Lisa Long.

Olathe, Kansas:

Lauren Mae Niesen, actuarial science, College of Business, Gil and Deb Niesen.
Dean Ziegelman, actuarial science and finance, College of Business, Tal and Olga Ziegelman.

Overland Park, Kansas:

Michaela Nicole Brown, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Patrick and Amy Brown.

Rochester, Minnesota:

Andrianna Marie Jacobs, psychology, journalism and broadcasting, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Chad and Christina Jacobs.

North Bend, Ohio:

Isabelle Elise Murray, fisheries and wildlife, and environmental studies, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Boone and Terri Murray.

Canton, South Dakota: