GRANT AUMAN

Grant Auman, son of Jeffrey Auman and Allison Cleek of Overland Park, KS, is a Political Science, Economics, and Spanish major with a minor in National Security Studies. He served as the former New Member Educator and is the current President of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, is an At-Large Senator in ASUN, a mentor in NHRI leadership, and a Staff Assistant at Baylor Even Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP. Grant is a recipient of the George Beadle Scholarship and the Husker Heritage Scholarship. 

 

 

KYLE AUMAN

Kyle Auman, son of Stacy and Nicki Auman of Omaha, is a Computer Science major with minors in Mathematics and Business. He is a mentor for NHRI Leadership, member of the School of Computing Student Advisory Board, and current member and former President of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Kyle is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

LEANNE BUGAY

LeAnne Bugay, daughter of Mike and Melissa Bugay of Bellevue, is a Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations major with minors in Art History and Education Studies. She is the Vice President of Public Relations for Panhellenic Association, Social Media Intern and Student Advisory Board Member for Sheldon Museum of Art, International Collegiate Delegate for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, and past New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader. LeAnne is a Regents Scholar and recipient of the Gamma Phi Beta Career Involvement Award. 

QUINLAN COUCH

Quinlan Couch, daughter of Rob and Colleen Couch of Olathe, KS is a Biochemistry major with minors in Psychology, Chemistry, and Criminal Justice. She serves as the Vice President Member Experience for Pi Beta Phi sorority, Special Events Director for Dance Marathon, CARE Student Ambassador, and is a pharmacy technician. Quinlan is a recipient of the George Beadle and Husker Heritage Scholarships, as well as a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List. 

CARSON DETTMER

Carson Dettmer, son of Patrick and Shelley Dettmer of Lincoln, NE, is a Biochemistry major.  He serves as a mentor and Tri-Chair leader for NHRI, a guitarist for the band Parking Lot Party, and a student ambassador for the Department of Biochemistry.  Carson is a member of Beta Theta Pi and was the recipient of the chapter's 2021-2022 Scholar of the Year Award.

ISAAC DIETZENBACH

Isaac Dietzenbach, son of Brad and Christal Dietzenbach of Canton, South Dakota, is an Actuarial Science Major. He is currently the Vice President and previously the Recruitment Supervisor for FarmHouse Fraternity, as well as a member of the UNL Interfraternity Council Strategic Committee, UNL Dance Marathon Programming Team, and an AVID Tutor for Lincoln Public Schools. Isaac is a recipient of the George Beadle Scholarship and the FarmHouse International Emerging Leader Award.

HENRY DRVOL

Henry Drvol, son of Robert and Susan Drvol of Bennington is a Biological Sciences major with a minor in Gerontology. He serves as a board representative, teaching assistant, and mentor for NHRI, a family representative for Dance Marathon, former director of philanthropy and service of FarmHouse Fraternity, an INBRE research scholar, a College of Arts and Sciences student ambassador, and a volunteer at People’s City Mission in Lincoln. Henry is a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship.

JOHN ESSER

John Esser, son of Tim Esser and Jane Brogan of York, is an electrical engineering major with a minor in business. He is a mentor for NHRI Leadership, an IEEE Power and Energy Society Scholar, and is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the University Honors Program. John is a Regents Scholar and is a member of the College of Engineering Dean's List.

SOPHIE HILL

Sophie Hill, daughter of Robert and Gina Hil of Gretna, is a Business Managment major with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. She is the President of UNL Unified, a member of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council, and a member of the Special Olympics College National Work Team. Sophie is a student in the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, a Regents scholar and a former recipient of the Mortar Board Notable Scholarship.

ELIZABETH KARNOPP

Elizabeth Karnopp, daughter of David and Shannon Karnopp of West Point, NE, is a Biochemistry major with a minor in chemistry. She has served as the Vice President for Chi Omega sorority, member of the executive board for the Honors Peer Mentoring Program, and mentor for NHRI leadership. She is also a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa honors society, member of the Honors program, a David Distinguished Scholar, and a former Mortar Board Noteable. 

HEATH KEISER

Heath Keiser, son of Joe and Carol Keiser of Gothenburg, Nebraska is an Animal Science major with a minor in the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. He is a member of the UNL Collegiate Cattlemen, former recruitment chair and calf show chair for the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, and a mentor and Tri-Chair of the NHRI Mentoring Program. Heath is a David’s Distinguished Scholar. 

LIZZY KENES

Lizzy Kenes, daughter of Mick and Mary Kenes of Orland Park, is an Actuarial Science and Computer Science double major with a minor in Mathematics. She is President of Gamma Phi Beta, President of Union Board, a Tri-Chair, Board Representative, and Teaching Assistant for NHRI, and Vice President of Finance for Dance Marathon. Lizzy is a member of the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and a George Beadle scholar.

JANANA KHATTAK

Janana Khattak, daughter of Shandana and Aemal Khattak of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a Political Science major with minors in Economics, Philosophy, and Communications with a Public Policy Analysis Certificate. Janana is a collegiate Speech competitor, Recording Secretary for ASUN, and an undergraduate researcher for the Bureau of Business Research and UCARE. She volunteers as a coach for high school speech students, and as a voice-recorder for the NE Library Commission's Talking Book and Braille Service. Janana is a Davids Distinguished and Emerging Leader Scholar.

HANNAH-KATE KINNEY

Hannah-Kate Kinney, daughter of Jane and Jon Kinney of Omaha, is a Journalism, Broadcasting, and Advertising and Public Relations triple major with minors in Communication Studies and Law and Business. She is on the executive team as the current Recruitment Chair and former Panhellenic Delegate for Chi Omega Sorority, the Director of Multimedia for Jacht Agency, an ambassador for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, a live-production intern for HuskerVision, the former student lead and producer of Nebraska Nightly, a member and social media chair of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, a member of the communications committee for ASUN Student Government, a Student Stregnths Coach, and the 2022 New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader of the Year. She is a Harold and Marian Andersen Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. 

JOSEPH KIRSHENBAUM

Joseph Kirshenbaum, son of Adam and Nikki Kirshenbaum of Omaha, is a chemistry and economics major with a minor in mathematics. He is the current chapter president, as well as former vice president and philanthropy chairman of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Joseph is a Regents scholar, member of Future Healers, and member of the University Honors Program.

ISHA KISHORE

Isha Kishore, daughter of Latha Kishore and Kishore Viswanathan of Omaha, is a Finance and Clifton Management double major with a minor in Economics. She serves as an NHRI mentor and Tri-chair, Clifton Strengths Coach, ASUN Senator for the College of Business, and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Chi Omega Kappa chapter. She was a former New Student Enrollment Leader and Clifton Builder. Isha is a David Distinguished Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. 

PRESTON KOTIK

Preston Kotik, son of Michael and Haley Kotik of Hooper, is a Biochemistry and Political Science major with minors in Chemistry and Biology. He serves as the current President of the Interfraternity Council (IFC); current External Vice President and former Financial Manager for UPC Nebraska; a member of Sigma Chi; a member of the Honors Program Student Advisory Board, member of Order of Omega; and an intern in the Chancellor's Office. Preston is a Husker Traditions Scholar and a former recipient of the Mortar Board Notable Scholarship. 

LAUREN KRUGER

Lauren Kruger, daughter of Cory and Jane Kruger of Omaha, is a Biological Sciences major with minors in Humanities in Medicine and Biochemistry. She is the current Internal Vice President of ASUN Student Government and Parent Relations Director for Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She’s also the former Speaker of the Senate, Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, and Homecoming Royalty Coordinator for UNL. Lauren is a member of the Honors Program and College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

RUOXI (SUMMER) LIU

Ruoxi (Summer) Liu, daughter of Henry Liu and Sissy Zhang, is an International Business major with an emphasis in finance, minoring in informatics and mathematics. Summer is a Regents Scholar and a member of the Business Honors Academy, Clifton Strengths Institute, ASUN Student Government, Clayton Yeutter Student Fellow, and Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She is a Learning Assistant for the Department of Mathematics and a Teaching Assistant for the School of Computing. 

SHIVANI MUDHELLI

Shivani Mudhelli, daughter of Nagaraju and Dhanalaxmi Mudhelli of Omaha, is a Mathematics and Computer Science double major with minors in Statistics and Business. She serves as the External Vice President and former Committee for Fee Allocations Chair for ASUN Student Government, the Treasurer of TASSEL UNL, and is a Student Ambassador for the Raikes School. Shivani is a Chancellor’s Scholar and a member of the Arts and Sciences and Engineering Dean’s Lists. 

AARYAN NAIK

Aaryan Naik, son of Dhaval Naik and Nilam Patel of Omaha NE, is an Economics major with minors in Fine Arts, Mathematics, Clifton Builders Management, and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics. He conducted research on renewable energy in rural America and is a part of the Business Honors Academy and the Clifton Builders Program. He is a Royal Star Student Strengths Coach, Inclusive Business Leader Mentor and Board Member, and Renewable Energy Intern. Aaryan is a Regents Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program.

NAREN NARASIMHAN

Naren Narasimhan, son of Narasimhan Jayachandran and Praveena Bojjireddy of Omaha, is a Marketing and Sports Media & Communications major with a minor in Leadership. He is a member of the Nebraska Business Honors Academy, a strengths coach in the Clifton Strengths Institute, serves as the External Vice President of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a mentor for NHRI leadership, and Director for Special Musicians. 

JADE PAXTON

Jade Paxton, son of Arlan and Sarah Paxton of Tryon, is a Veterinary Science major with a minor in Animal Science. He is the current new member educator and former recruitment chairman for FarmHouse Fraternity, vice president of the Block and Bridle Club, and recitation teaching assistant for the UNL Chemistry Department. Jade is also a Regent’s Scholar and member of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Dean’s List. 

PAUL PECHOUS

Paul Pechous, son of Donald and Nicki Pechous, is a secondary special education and political science double major from Elkhorn, Nebraska. He currently serves as the Student Body President and Student Regent, the president of the UNL Swim Club, a mentor for NHRI Leadership, and is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. Paul is also a member of the Teacher Scholars Academy. 

BRIDGET PETERKIN

Bridget Peterkin, daughter of Kristina and Fred Peterkin of Omaha, NE is a computer science major with minors in business administration and math. She is a student in the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, a member of Chi Omega Sorority, cofounder of the startup Dyslexico, and a former Senator in ASUN student government. Bridget is a Regents Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. 

EMILY PLOTNIK

Emily Plotnik, daughter of David and Cori Plotnik of Lakeville, MN, is a Biological Sciences major with minors in Communication Studies and Biochemistry. She is the former Panhellenic President and serves currently as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chair for Alpha Xi Delta. Emily is an undergraduate research assistant, elementary after-school club leader, physiology lab teaching assistant, and member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, and the University Honors Program. 

SAM SPETHMAN

Sam Spethman, son of Matt Spethman and Michelle Hohenfeldt-Spethman of Lincoln, is a Political Science and Communication Studies major with an emphasis on civic engagement and public advocacy and holds a Public Policy Analysis Certificate. He served on ASUN’s Environmental Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees, and chaired the Environmental Leadership Program. He is a current ASUN Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences and member of the UNL Honors Program. Sam works as a Corporate Communications intern at Nelnet. Sam is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

LYDIA STORM

Lydia Storm, daughter of Christopher and Amanda Storm of Lawrence, Kansas, is a biochemistry major with minors in chemistry, psychology, and humanities in medicine. She is a member of Gamma Phi Beta, works as a genetics teaching assistant, is a peer educator for the center of advocacy, response, and education, and was an orientation leader during the summer of 2022. Lydia is a recipient of the CASNR Change Maker scholarship where she works to encourage and empower women in STEM.

MADISON STRACKE

Madison Stracke, daughter of Mike and the late Jenny Stracke of Stuart, is an Agricultural Education major with an Endorsement in Biology and a minor in Animal Science. She serves as a vice president of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council, the former personnel chair, and the current president of Chi Omega sorority, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, a former CASNR senator of ASUN, and was the 2020-2021 Nebraska FFA State President. Madison is a Horatio Alger-Aksarben Scholar.

EVAN TESSENDORF

Evan Tessendorf, son of Ryan and Jaci Tessendorf of Columbus, is an Agribusiness major with minors in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, a mentor for NHRI, and is an intern at Governor Jim Pillen's office. Evan is a Nebraska Bankers Association scholar.

VALERIA URIBE

Valeria Uribe, daughter of Juan Uribe and Nayibe Torres of Le Mars, IA, is an Advertising & Public Relations and Graphic Design major with a minor in Business. She is the Director of Communications and Public Relations at Jacht, Firm Director of UNL Public Relations Student Society of America and Vice President of Internal Relations CoJMC Program. Valeria is a recipient of the Myers & Martha Cather Scholarship.

CORDELL VRBKA

Cordell Vrbka, son of Jake and Becky Vrbka of Malcolm, is a Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries & Wildlife major. He is a mentor for the First Husker Program, a member of the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities, and the current Vice-President and former Secretary of the First-Generation Student Organization. Cordell is a Regents Scholar and member of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Dean’s List. 

CHANASEI ZIEMANN

Chanasei Ziemann, daughter of Brian and Justina Ziemann of Hickman, is a Biological Sciences and Biochemistry major with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. She is the current Primary Programmer of UPC Nebraska, a member of the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of People of Color, a teaching assistant for the School of Biological Sciences, and an undergraduate researcher at the Nebraska Center for Virology. Chanasei is a Regents Scholar and former Mortar Board Notable.