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Travis Vaca
  • biological sciences
  • Class of 2013
  • Harrisburg, SD

Travis Vaca of Harrisburg graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2013 Dec 30

Travis John Vaca of Harrisburg was among more than 1,500 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at commencement exercises Dec. 20 and 21.

Vaca received a bachelor of science degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

UNL awarded postgraduate degrees on Dec. 20 and baccalaureate degrees on Dec. 21 in ceremonies at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The College of Law conducted a separate ceremony on Dec. 20 at Ross McCollum Hall.

The commencement speakers were Karen Kunc, Willa Cather Professor and professor of art at UNL (postgraduate ceremony); former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson (baccalaureate); and Judge William B. Cassel of the Nebraska Supreme Court (law).

The graduates are from 39 states and 38 countries. A full list of graduates can be found at http://go.unl.edu/28j4. The list includes 26 students who received degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Public Affairs and Community Service, but studied on the UNL campus.