Ryan Putnam of Lincoln among nearly 800 receiving UNL degrees Aug. 16

2014 Aug 18

Ryan Joseph Putnam of Lincoln was among nearly 800 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in an Aug. 16 ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Putnam received a bachelor of science in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management degree from the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Susan Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of Educational Psychology at UNL, gave the address, "Lessons from Preschool." Ron Hull of Lincoln received the Nebraska Builder Award, given by the University of Nebraska since 1946 to individuals who have displayed exceptional service to Nebraska and the university.

The graduates are from 37 states and 27 countries. For a list of Aug. 16 graduates, go to http://go.unl.edu/tjaj.