Area students earn degrees from UNL

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,172 degrees at commencement exercises Dec. 15-16.

The graduates are from 48 countries; 39 states and the District of Columbia; and more than 150 Nebraska communities.

Here is a list of area graduates:. Laurel: Aurora Diane Urwiler, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication.

Fordyce: Brianna Marie Hopping, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Bachelor of Journalism with high distinction.

Saint Helena: Noelle Christine Wieseler, College of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Wynot: Hunter Gavin Heimes, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with high distinction.