
UNL McNair
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The University of NebraskaโLincoln McNair Scholars Program offers the opportunity to engage in research with faculty mentors and prepare for graduate education.
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Congratulations to UNL McNair alum Sonoor Majid who earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in May 2025! Sonoor will begin a postgraduate pharmacy residency at CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska. So proud of you! ๐๐๐



Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Karen Rodriguez who will graduate on May 17 with a bachelorโs degree in sociology and philosophy. She has been working with Dr. Trey Andrews, Psychology. So proud of you Karen! ๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Angelea Arnett who will graduate on May 17 with a bachelorโs degree in physics. Angelea has been working with Dr. Herman Batelaan, Nebraska Physics. She will be pursuing a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Rochester. So proud of you! ๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats UNL McNair Scholar Cristian Gonzalez who will graduate with a B.S. in biochemistry, chemistry, & biological sciences. He has worked with Dr. Joseph Yesselman, Chemistry. Cristian will be pursuing a PhD in Yale BQBS at Yale University University. So proud of you!๐๐๐ #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Furqan Mahdi who will graduate with a bachelorโs degree in biological systems eng. Furqan worked with Dr. Rebecca Wachs, Nebraska Biological Systems Engineering & Arizona State University. She will pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the Univ of Minn. So proud of you! ๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Meklit Aga who will graduate with a B.A. in psychology. Meklit worked with Dr. Kathy Chiou, Psychology, and will be a research assistant at Boys Town Institute for Human Neuroscience, DICON LaB. So proud of you Meklit! ๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Sarah Omar who will graduate on May 17 with a bachelorโs degree in psychology. She has been working with Dr. Rebecca Brock, Psychology. Sarah will be pursuing a PhD in counseling psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln. So proud of you Sarah! ๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Maya Tanikawa-Brown who will graduate with a B.S. in food science & technology. Maya worked with Dr. Baumert and Dr. Ramer-Tait, Nebraska Food Science & Technology. She will pursue a PhD in food science & technology at Penn State. So proud of you!๐๐๐ #GoBigGrad


Congratulations to the UNL McNair Scholars who will graduate Saturday. So proud of all of you! Once a McNair Scholar, Always a McNair Scholar! ๐๐ Thank you to their faculty & grad student mentors whose support and expertise were invaluable to their success! ๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad



Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Marcus Cureton who graduated with a B.S. in forensic science. Marcus worked with Dr. Charles Murrieta, Forensic Science. Marcus will continue his work in the USDA lab and apply for graduate school next year. So proud of you!๐๐๐ #UNL #GoBigGrad


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Ashley Bruha who graduated with a B.S. in criminology & criminal justice. Ash worked with Dr. Trisha Rhodes, Criminology & Criminal Justice. Ash will be pursuing a M.S. in criminology and criminal justice University of Nebraska at Omaha. So proud of you!๐๐๐ #GoBigGrad


Congratulations to UNL McNair alum Isis Burks who earned a masterโs degree in school psychology from the University of Arizona in May 2025. Isis is pursuing a Ph.D. in school psychology University of Arizona. So proud of you Isis! ๐๐๐


Congrats to UNL McNair alum Michelle Rogers-Leck who earned a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in May 2025. She will be joining the anesthesia team at Mosaic Life Care at St. JosephโMedical Center. So proud of you! ๐๐๐


We kicked off the 2025 UNL McNair Summer Research Experience today. Excited to work with these talented Scholars this summer! #InOurGritOurGlory


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Nayla Torres Ruiz who received a Luminary award for those who make a difference through leadership & commitment to improving the campus or community while excelling in academics. She was nominated by Abel Covarrubias and Dr. Isabel Velรกzquez. ๐๐


Congrats to UNL McNair Scholar Symone Parent who received the Nebraska Psychology Levine Diversity Enhancement Research Award, acknowledging student research of significance for diverse populations. Symone was nominated by her faculty mentor Dr. Cynthia Willis-Esqueda. Well done!๐

