
Kimberli Robyn Burdett of Aliso Viejo was among approximately 775 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises Aug. 16 and 17.
Burdett received a doctor of philosophy from the Graduate College. She wrote her dissertation on how students choose a college.
The ceremonies were the first events conducted in Lincoln's new 15,000-seat Pinnacle Bank Arena. The graduates are from 34 states and 24 countries.
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Jay Storz, associate professor of biological sciences at UNL, delivered the address at the Aug. 16 ceremony for graduate and professional degrees. Lance Morgan, co-founder, president and chief executive officer of Ho-Chunk Inc., delivered the address at the Aug. 17 ceremony for bachelor's degrees and received the Builder Award, recognizing his service to the state and university. Ho-Chunk Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
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