Fifteen students have successfully completed the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This program demands dedication, with students needing to uphold a GPA of at least 3.5 while fulfilling specific coursework.
To graduate with University Honors, students must simply meet the GPA requirement. For High University Honors, they need to complete an Honors senior project alongside maintaining a GPA between 3.5 and 3.749. Those achieving Highest University Honors have to excel even further, achieving a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Tyler White, the director of the Honors Program, expressed pride in their accomplishments and excitement for their future. “These students have achieved outstanding levels of success in their undergraduate careers. We are eager to see what lies ahead for them,” he said.
Here’s a look at the December graduates and their respective honors:
Nebraska
- Alliance: Shelbee Burke, College of Education and Human Sciences, University Honors
- Hastings: Gretchen Muth, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors
- Lincoln:
- Carrie Cave, College of Education and Human Sciences, High University Honors
- Eli Schoneweis, College of Engineering, Highest University Honors
- Sophi Throener Rodriguez, College of Arts and Sciences, University Honors
- Papillion: Madalynn Janousek, College of Business, Highest University Honors
- Scottsbluff: Abigail Webb, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors
Elsewhere
- Broomfield, Colorado: Sidney Wickham, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors
- Clear Lake, Iowa: Ashlyn Fread, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Highest University Honors
- Wheaton, Illinois: Michael Macabobby, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University Honors
- Olathe, Kansas:
- Zachary Johnson, College of Business, High University Honors
- Grant McKeever, College of Business, Highest University Honors
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Ava Watkins, College of Business, Highest University Honors
- Katy, Texas: Kiera Irvin, College of Arts and Sciences, Highest University Honors
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Huy Le, College of Business, Highest University Honors
Achieving honors is no small feat. According to a recent study from the National Center for Education Statistics, only about 20% of college students earn a degree with honor distinctions. This highlights the hard work and dedication these graduates have shown during their studies. As they move forward, the skills learned and the challenges overcome will shape their future endeavors, whether it be in further studies or their careers.
Graduates like Maddalynn Janousek and Eli Schoneweis represent a bright future not just for themselves but also for their communities. They’re well-equipped to make a difference in an ever-evolving world.
