Abigail Schweitzer of Omaha Named to Dean's Scholars Society in UNL College of Arts and Sciences

2012 May 18

Abigail Schweitzer of Omaha is one of 11 undergraduate students named to the Dean's Scholars Society in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Arts and Sciences.

A senior biological sciences major, Schweitzer is the daughter of David and Cathy Schweitzer.

Dean David Manderscheid established the group in 2010 with the help of the University of Nebraska Foundation. The goal was to recognize some of the best students in the college, with "best" being defined by more than grade point averages. Besides having a strong academic record, eligible students must possess superior leadership skills and a commitment to service.

Selected students can receive up to $2,000 in scholarship aid.

Service is an integral part of the group's mission. Along with their commitment to service on campus, group members last year committed to volunteering each month at the Food Bank of Lincoln.

More details about the Dean's Scholars Society can be found at http://go.unl.edu/deansscholars.