Steven Cohen of Lincoln among nearly 800 receiving UNL degrees Aug. 16

2014 Aug 18

Steven Michael Cohen 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.

Cohen received a bachelor of arts degree from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.

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.