SEWARD — On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex.
Among the graduates was Kiera Moes of Osmond, who earned a bachelor of science in education. Kiera is the daughter of Mark and Amy Moes, and a 2022 Osmond High School graduate.
OHS graduates receive degrees in May ceremony
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The 3,762 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; and 230-plus Nebraska communities.
A ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees took place May 8 at Pinnacle Bank Arena; and two ceremonies for undergraduates were May 9 at the arena. A ceremony for College of Law graduates occurred May 9 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Interim Chancellor Katherine S.
Ankerson presided over the ceremonies.
Among area graduates, listed with their college(s) and degree(s), were: Kaden Bernard Polt of Osmond, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, bachelor of science in fisheries and wildlife with highest distinction. Kaden graduated from OHS in 2022. He is the son of Kurt and Sarah Polt.
Caden Robert Wingert of Osmond, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, bachelor of science in agribusiness. Caden, the son of Jared and Jenny Wingert, is a 2023 Osmond High School graduate.
