Twelve students from the College of Education and Human Sciences will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18 at Memorial Stadium.
Students who have maintained a 4.0 GPA on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere are named Chancellor’s Scholars, the highest academic award the university offers. Following is a list of the Chancellor’s Scholars in CEHS by hometown. The information includes academic major(s) and parents’ names.
Nebraska
Bellevue:
- Andrew Kowalski – nutrition, exercise and health science, Richard and Lynelle Kowalski
Elkhorn:
- Sydney Spanel – elementary education, Shawn and Karen Spanel
Lincoln:
- Madelyn Kreifels – family and consumer sciences occupational, Travis and Deidre Kreifels
- Maya Longoria – elementary education, Michael and Michelle Longoria
North Platte:
- Clay Stone – secondary education: English, John and Jessica Stone
Oakland:
- Samantha Linder – elementary education, Sean and Mindi Linder
Omaha:
- Rachel Johnsen – human development and family science, Sue Vogel and Randy Johnsen
- Lily Weindel – elementary education, Tim and Amy Weindel
Roca:
- Brooklyn Schwaninger – human development and family science, Lonnie and Brenna Schrader
Elsewhere
Orange City, Iowa:
- Mali Krosschell – community health and wellness, Perry and Kimber Krosschell
Eden Prairie, Minnesota:
- Marissa Thelen – elementary education, Bryan and Jody Thelen
Fort Worth, Texas:
- Hayden Ullmann – secondary education: French, Drs. Kevin Ullmann and Deborah Schutte
The Chancellor’s Scholars will be listed in the May 2024 Commencement program. Each will receive a Chancellor’s Scholar certificate with their diploma and a Chancellor’s Scholar pin to wear on the ribbon of their medallion. The scholars will be seated together at the ceremony and will receive their diplomas first.
College of Education and Human Sciences
Child, Youth and Family Studies
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education
