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Former Southern Miss president named UNL's 21st chancellor
- Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
- May 22, 2023
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Photos: UNL celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Brendan Kauth-Fisher “throws the bones” while waiting to receive his bachelor of science in business administration during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's undergraduate commencement ceremony Saturday at Memorial Stadium. He has been seen by thousands over the past three years performing as Herbie Husker. Herbies are allowed to reveal themselves at commencement by wearing the mascot’s shoes.
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Taylor Peter takes a selfie with UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green after receiving her bachelor of science in animal science during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Green is retiring at the end of June.
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Stephen Yaghmour celebrates after receiving his bachelor of science in chemical engineering during UNL's undergraduate commencement ceremony in May 2023 at Memorial Stadium.
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Bob Kerrey, former Nebraska governor and former U.S. senator for Nebraska, is hooded by University of Nebraska Regent Tim Clare during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kerrey received an honorary Doctor of Law from the university. Chancellor Ronnie Green is at left.
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Ja'Lesa Reed celebrates after receiving her master of education during UNL's graduate and professional degree ceremony Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
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Christa Rahl smiles as she holds her newly earned master of arts during UNL's graduate and professional degree ceremony Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
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ROTC students in the Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC programs at UNL including now Second Lieutenant Jenifer Valazquez-Perfecto, left, take their oath of office at the beginning of the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday.
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Ashtyn Tridle watches the fireworks at the conclusion of UNL's undergraduate commencment at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
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