Fehring receives degree from UNL

LINCOLN – More than 1,400 students are scheduled to receive degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in commencement exercises Dec. 18-19.

Paul A. Johnsgard, foundation professor of biological sciences emeritus at UNL, will receive an honorary doctor of science degree and deliver the undergraduate commencement address, “Life after Graduation Is a Lot Like Zoology 101.” Margaret Jacobs, professor of history and director of the Women’s and Gender Studies program at UNL, will deliver the address at the graduate-degree ceremony. John M. Gerrard, justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, will address Law College graduates. Chancelor Harvey Perlman will preside over the ceremonies.

Rachel Leigh Fehring, from Red Oak, BS in Education and Human Services with high distinction.