# University of Nebraska–Lincoln academic recognitions

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> Updated: 2026-08-14T20:04:29.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln highlighted a series of faculty honors, with professors across animal science, reproductive physiology, statistics, entomology, and plant pathology receiving prestigious awards for research, teaching, and mentorship.

Specific faculty recognitions included Andrea Cupp for multistate research in animal science, Amy T. Desaulniers for physiology teaching, and Stephen Kachman for statistical genomics. Joe Louis received the C. V. Riley Award for entomology research, while Clemencia Rojas was honored for postdoctoral mentorship. Additionally, Elizabeth Theiss‑Morse and David Wishart received the Louise Pound‑George Howard Distinguished Career Award from the Faculty Senate.

The university also prepared for its August 15 commencement ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson will preside over the event, which features keynote speaker Susan Sheridan, founding director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. The ceremony will confer 604 degrees, including doctoral, Juris Doctor, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees, to a graduating class representing 42 countries, 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and over 50 Nebraska communities. The event will also feature a posthumous Doctor of Education awarded to alumna and former professor Louise Pound.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: University of Nebraska–Lincoln to hold August commencement ceremony

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer 604 degrees during a combined commencement ceremony on August 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, featuring keynote speaker Susan Sheridan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-nebraskalincoln-to-hold-august-commencement-ceremony

### 2026-08-03: University of Nebraska–Lincoln to award 600 degrees at August 15 commencement

Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 600 degrees on Aug. 15, with interim chancellor Katherine Ankerson presiding, Susan Sheridan speaking, and a posthumous doctorate for Louise Pound.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-nebraskalincoln-to-award-600-degrees-at-august-15-commencement

### 2026-07-31: University of Nebraska–Lincoln Faculty Receive Multiple Awards and Honors

University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty earned multiple honors, including awards for animal science, reproductive physiology, statistics, entomology, plant pathology, and distinguished career contributions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-nebraskalincoln-faculty-receive-multiple-awards-and-honors

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