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University of Nebraska–Lincoln academic recognitions

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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. ~~A few days later,~~ 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 ~~announced~~ also prepared for its ~~upcoming~~ 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 ~~August 15, where roughly 600 graduates~~ Children, Youth, Families and Schools. The ceremony will ~~receive degrees.~~ 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, underscoring the institution’s continued emphasis on celebrating academic achievement and contributions.~~ Pound.

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