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Melissa Poloncic
  • Class of 2016
  • Valley, Nebraska

Melissa Poloncic of Valley graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2013 Aug 16

Melissa Joy Poloncic of Valley was among approximately 775 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises Aug. 16 and 17.

Poloncic received a certificate of specialization in educational administration and supervision from the Graduate 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.

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.

A full list of graduates can be found at http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/downloadables/msword/20130816gradlist.txt. The list includes 11 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Public Affairs and Community Service, but studied on the UNL campus.