Area residents walk graduation stage during UNL commencement

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during its May commencement exercises.

The 3,484 graduates are from 64 countries; 46 U.S. states and Puerto Rico; and about 230 Nebraska communities.

The Bob Devaney Sports Center hosted a ceremony for College of Law graduates May 3; Pinnacle Bank Arena held a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 17; and Memorial Stadium hosted a ceremony for undergraduates May 18.

Area students earning degrees include Kierra Bearinger, Clearwater, college of education and human services, Bachelor of Science Degree, education and human sciences, with distinction;

Lauren Behnk, Clearwater, college of arts and sciences, Bachelor of Arts Degree; and

Gage Clifton, Orchard, college of business, Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration.